And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
And the king said, 'If anyone says anything against you, bring him to me, and he will never bother you again.'
The king is promising complete protection to the woman, assuring her that anyone who troubles her will have to answer to him personally.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is dealing with the consequences of his son Absalom's exile after Absalom killed his brother Amnon. Joab, David's commander, arranges for a wise woman from Tekoa to tell a fabricated story that mirrors David's family situation, urging him to show mercy and bring Absalom back. In this verse, David responds to the woman's story by promising her protection, assuring that anyone who harms her will be brought to him for judgment.
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