2 Samuel 14:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Joab got up and went to Absalom's house, and said to him, 'Why did your servants set my field on fire?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joab confronts Absalom directly about why his servants burned down Joab's field.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's exile from King David's court after killing his half-brother Amnon. Joab had helped arrange Absalom's return to Jerusalem, but the prince was still not allowed to see his father the king. Absalom had grown frustrated with this situation and burned Joab's barley field to force a meeting, which worked as intended.

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