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2 Samuel 14:1-6

Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha CEBA

1 Now Joab, Zeruiah's son, could see that the king's mind was on Absalom.

2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from there. He said to her, "Pretend to be in mourning. Dress in mourning clothes. Don't anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has spent a long time mourning over someone who has died.

3 Go to the king and speak to him as follows." Then Joab told her what to say.

4 When the woman from Tekoa came to the king, she fell facedown, bowing low out of respect. "King, help me!" she said.

5 "What is wrong?" the king asked her. "It's terrible!" she said. "I am a widow; my husband is dead.

6 Your servant had two sons, but the two of them fought in the field. No one could separate them, and one struck the other and killed him.

New International Version NIV

1 Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.

2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoa and had a wise woman brought from there. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning. Dress in mourning clothes, and don’t use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has spent many days grieving for the dead.

3 Then go to the king and speak these words to him.” And Joab put the words in her mouth.

4 When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell with her face to the ground to pay him honor, and she said, “Help me, Your Majesty!”

5 The king asked her, “What is troubling you?” She said, “I am a widow; my husband is dead.

6 I your servant had two sons. They got into a fight with each other in the field, and no one was there to separate them. One struck the other and killed him.