KJV ORIGINAL
And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This occurs during the story of the wise woman of Tekoa, who was sent by Joab to convince King David to reconcile with his son Absalom. The woman had presented herself as a widow seeking justice for her remaining son, and David is responding to her apparent legal case. This was part of Joab's strategic plan to help David see that he should forgive and restore Absalom, who had been in exile after killing his brother Amnon.
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