2 Samuel 14:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the king said to the woman, 'Go to your house, and I will give orders to make sure you're taken care of.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King David is promising the woman that he will personally ensure she receives the protection and justice she needs.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 2 Samuel, King David is dealing with the exile of his son Absalom, who fled after killing his brother Amnon in a family conflict. Joab, David's military commander, arranges for a wise woman from Tekoa to tell a fabricated story to David, using it as a parable to persuade him to show mercy and allow reconciliation. In this verse, David responds by instructing the woman to return home and promising to handle her request, which subtly advances Joab's plan for Absalom's return.

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