Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king asked, “Isn’t the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything my lord the king says. Yes, it was your servant Joab who instructed me to do this and who put all these words into the mouth of your servant. New Living Translation “Did Joab put you up to this?” And the woman replied, “My lord the king, how can I deny it? Nobody can hide anything from you. Yes, Joab sent me and told me what to say. English Standard Version The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered and said, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, one cannot turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has said. It was your servant Joab who commanded me; it was he who put all these words in the mouth of your servant. Berean Standard Bible So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. Berean Literal Bible And the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said, “As you live, my lord the king, there is no one turning to the right or turning to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. For your servant Joab, he commanded me, and he put in the mouth of your maidservant all these words. King James Bible And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid: New King James Version So the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said, “As you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. For your servant Joab commanded me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your maidservant. New American Standard Bible So the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman replied, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who commanded me, and it was he who put all these words in the mouth of your servant. NASB 1995 So the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman replied, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who commanded me, and it was he who put all these words in the mouth of your maidservant; NASB 1977 So the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who commanded me, and it was he who put all these words in the mouth of your maidservant; Legacy Standard Bible So the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who commanded me, and it was he who put all these words in the mouth of your servant-woman; Amplified Bible The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all of this?” And the woman answered, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king has said. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who commanded me; he put all these words in the mouth of your maidservant. Berean Annotated Bible So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab (YHWH is father) behind all this? The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. Christian Standard Bible The king asked, “Did Joab put you up to all this? ” The woman answered. “As you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or left from all my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave orders to me; he told your servant exactly what to say. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king asked, “Did Joab put you up to all this?” The woman answered. “As you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or left from all my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave orders to me; he told your servant exactly what to say. American Standard Version And the king said, Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from aught that my lord the king hath spoken; for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy handmaid; Contemporary English Version David asked, "Did Joab put you up to this?" The woman answered, "Your Majesty, I swear by your life that no one can hide the truth from you. Yes, Joab did tell me what to say, English Revised Version And the king said, Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from aught that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid; GOD'S WORD® Translation "Did Joab put you up to this?" the king asked. The woman answered, "I solemnly swear on your life, Your Majesty, you are absolutely right. Yes, your servant Joab ordered me [to do this]. He told me to say exactly what I said. Good News Translation "Did Joab put you up to this?" he asked her. She answered, "I swear by all that is sacred, Your Majesty, that there is no way to avoid answering your question. It was indeed your officer Joab who told me what to do and what to say. International Standard Version Then the king asked, "Is Joab behind all of this with you?" "As your soul lives, your majesty, the king," the woman answered, "no one can divert anything left or right from what your majesty the king has spoken! As a matter of fact, it was your servant Joab! He was there, giving me precise orders about everything that your humble servant was to say. Your servant Joab did this, NET Bible The king said, "Did Joab put you up to all of this?" The woman answered, "As surely as you live, my lord the king, there is no deviation to the right or to the left from all that my lord the king has said. For your servant Joab gave me instructions. He has put all these words in your servant's mouth. New Heart English Bible So the king said, "Did Joab put you up to all this?" The woman answered, "As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has said. Indeed, it was your servant Joab who had me do this, and he put all these words in the mouth of your servant. Webster's Bible Translation And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from aught that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy handmaid: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. World English Bible The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken; for your servant Joab urged me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your servant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answers and says, “Your soul lives, my lord, O king, none [turn] to the right or to the left from all that my lord the king has spoken; for your servant Joab commanded me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your maidservant. Berean Literal Bible And the king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said, “As you live, my lord the king, there is no one turning to the right or turning to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken. For your servant Joab, he commanded me, and he put in the mouth of your maidservant all these words. Young's Literal Translation And the king saith, 'Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this?' And the woman answereth and saith, 'Thy soul liveth, my lord, O king, none doth turn to the right or to the left from all that my lord the king hath spoken; for thy servant Joab he commanded me, and he put in the mouth of thy maid-servant all these words; Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say, The hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman will answer and say, Thy soul living, my lord the king, if there is to the right or to the left from all which my lord the king spake: for thy servant Joab he commanded me, and he put in the mouth of thy servant all these words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said: Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? The woman answered, and said: By the health of thy soul, my lord, O king, it is neither on the left hand, nor on the right, in all these things which my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he commanded me, and he put all these words into the mouth of thy handmaid. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king said, “Is not the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered and said: “By the welfare of your soul, my lord the king, it is neither to the left, nor to the right, in all these things that my lord the king has spoken. For your servant Joab himself instructed me, and he himself placed all these words in the mouth of your handmaid. New American Bible So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered: “As you live, my lord the king, it is just as my lord has said, and not otherwise. It was your servant Joab who instructed me and told your servant all these things she was to say. New Revised Standard Version The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered and said, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, one cannot turn right or left from anything that my lord the king has said. For it was your servant Joab who commanded me; it was he who put all these words into the mouth of your servant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with you in all this? And the woman answered and said to him, As your soul lives, my lord the king, I have not turned to the right hand or to the left from all that my lord the king has spoken; for it was your servant Joab who bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your handmaid, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The King said to her: “Is the hand of Yuab with you in all these things?” And the woman answered and she said to him: “Living is your soul, my Lord the King, that I have turned neither to the right nor to the left from everything that my Lord the King said. Your Servant Yuab ordered me, and he put into the mouth of your Handmaiden all of these words OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king said: 'Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this?' And the woman answered and said: 'As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from aught that my lord the king hath spoken; for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy handmaid; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab in all this matter with thee? and the woman said to the king, As thy soul lives, my lord, O king, there is no turning to the right hand or to the left from all that my lord the king has spoken; for thy servant Joab himself charged me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom's Return to Jerusalem…18Then the king said to the woman, “I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!” “Let my lord the king speak,” she replied. 19So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. 20Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land.”… Cross References So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” 2 Samuel 20:9-10 “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 1 Kings 1:7 So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, 2 Samuel 15:21 But Ittai answered the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be!” 1 Samuel 1:26 “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. 2 Kings 2:2 and Elijah said to Elisha, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me on to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Deuteronomy 17:11 according to the terms of law they give and the verdict they proclaim. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from the decision they declare to you. Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. Joshua 23:6 Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; 2 Samuel 11:18-21 Joab sent to David a full account of the battle / and instructed the messenger, “When you have finished giving the king a full account of the battle, / if the king’s anger flares, he may ask you, ‘Why did you get so close to the city to fight? Did you not realize they would shoot from atop the wall? … 2 Samuel 18:11-15 “You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed. “Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt!” / The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’ / If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.” … he told your maidservant exactly what to say. Genesis 27:6-17 Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Behold, I overheard your father saying to your brother Esau, / ‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ / Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you. … 1 Kings 21:8-13 Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. / But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” … 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. … 1 Kings 3:16-28 At that time two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. / One woman said, “Please, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth while she was in the house. / On the third day after I gave birth, this woman also had a baby. We were alone, with no one in the house but the two of us. … 2 Samuel 13:39 And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death. Treasury of Scripture And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with you in all this? And the woman answered and said, As your soul lives, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king has spoken: for your servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your handmaid: of Joab 2 Samuel 3:27,29,34 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother… 2 Samuel 1:14,15 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD'S anointed? … 1 Kings 2:5,6 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet… As thy soul 2 Samuel 11:11 And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing. 1 Samuel 1:26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. 1 Samuel 17:55 And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell. turn Numbers 20:17 Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders. Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Deuteronomy 28:14 And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. he put 2 Samuel 14:3 And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth. Exodus 4:15 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do. Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. Jump to Previous Aught Bade Hand Handmaid Joab Mouth Ought Right Servant Soul Turn WordsJump to Next Aught Bade Hand Handmaid Joab Mouth Ought Right Servant Soul Turn Words2 Samuel 14 1. Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,21. brings him home to Jerusalem 25. Absalom's beauty, hair, and children 28. After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” King David's question reveals his discernment and understanding of Joab's influence. Joab, the commander of David's army, was known for his strategic mind and political maneuvering. This question indicates David's awareness of Joab's involvement in orchestrating the situation to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem. Joab's actions often reflect a pragmatic approach to maintaining stability in the kingdom, even if it involves manipulation. The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe ruler of Israel, known for his heart after God, but also for his personal and familial struggles. 2. Joab The commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and political maneuvering. 3. The Wise Woman of Tekoa A woman used by Joab to deliver a parable to King David, aiming to influence his decision regarding Absalom. 4. Absalom David's son, who was in exile after killing his brother Amnon. His return to Jerusalem is the central issue in this account. 5. Tekoa A town in Judah, known for its wise inhabitants, including the prophet Amos. Teaching Points The Power of InfluenceJoab's use of the woman from Tekoa demonstrates how influence can be wielded to achieve desired outcomes. We must be discerning about who influences us and how we influence others. Wisdom in Counsel The woman from Tekoa was chosen for her wisdom. This highlights the importance of seeking wise counsel in our own lives, especially when making significant decisions. Confrontation and Reconciliation The account underscores the need for addressing wrongs and seeking reconciliation, as seen in the attempt to bring Absalom back. This is a reminder of the importance of forgiveness and restoration in our relationships. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite human manipulation, God's purposes prevail. We can trust that God is ultimately in control, even when human leaders make flawed decisions. The Role of Parables The use of a parable to convey a message to David shows the power of accounttelling in revealing truth and prompting reflection. We can use accounts to communicate effectively and engage others in meaningful dialogue. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:19?2. How does 2 Samuel 14:19 reveal Joab's influence over King David's decisions? 3. What does this verse teach about discernment in leadership and decision-making? 4. How can we apply Joab's tactics to recognize manipulation in our lives? 5. How does 2 Samuel 14:19 connect with Proverbs 12:5 on counsel? 6. What steps can we take to ensure our actions align with God's will? 7. How does 2 Samuel 14:19 reflect God's justice and mercy in King David's reign? 8. What historical context is essential to understanding 2 Samuel 14:19? 9. How does 2 Samuel 14:19 illustrate the role of prophecy in the Old Testament? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14? 11. 2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king? 12. How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution? 13. 2 Samuel 6:14 - How plausible is David's public dancing without concern for royal decorum, given the cultural norms of ancient Near Eastern kings? 14. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? What Does 2 Samuel 14:19 Mean So the king askedDavid pauses the woman’s emotional story to test its source. Earlier, Joab “perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom” (2 Samuel 14:1), so he sent this widow with a fabricated parable. Now the king’s question shows: • Spiritual discernment—like Nathan’s parable in 2 Samuel 12:1-7, David recognizes a constructed scenario (compare Proverbs 25:2; Hebrews 5:14). • Leadership duty—before changing royal policy he must verify facts (Proverbs 18:13). “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” David names the likely architect. Joab had a history of bold, sometimes manipulative action (2 Samuel 3:27; 2 Samuel 11:14-17). By asking directly: • He exposes hidden motives (John 3:20-21). • He signals accountability even for powerful commanders (2 Samuel 19:13). The woman answered Immediate confession follows the king’s inquiry. Her response models Proverbs 28:13—concealment ends when confronted, bringing potential mercy. It also mirrors Abigail’s swift admission before David in 1 Samuel 25:24. “As surely as you live, my lord the king, She swears by the king’s life, a customary oath (1 Samuel 20:3; Ruth 3:13). The phrase underscores: • Respect for David’s God-given position (1 Peter 2:17). • The seriousness of her forthcoming disclosure (Matthew 5:33-37 warns against careless vows). no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Her words affirm royal authority—when David speaks, the matter is settled (Ec 8:4). The expression echoes Deuteronomy 17:11 and Joshua 1:7, where obedience means not deviating “right or left.” Points to note: • Recognition of David’s judicial finality (2 Samuel 14:17). • Implicit submission that prepares the ground for her confession (Romans 13:1). Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; She names Joab, acknowledging: • Joab’s initiative to reconcile David and Absalom (2 Samuel 14:1-3). • The tension between loyalty and manipulation—Joab’s ends may be good, but his methods are questionable (1 Kings 2:5-6). he told your maidservant exactly what to say. The script was Joab’s; she was merely the mouthpiece. This highlights: • The power of crafted words to sway decisions (Proverbs 16:23; 2 Samuel 12:1-4). • The need for leaders to test every story (1 John 4:1) and for believers to speak truthfully (Ephesians 4:25). summary 2 Samuel 14:19 records a pivotal exchange where David uncovers Joab’s orchestration behind the Tekoan woman’s plea. The verse teaches the value of discernment, the weight of royal (and by extension, divine) authority, and the importance of truthful confession. Joab’s scheme aimed at reconciling father and son, yet it relied on manipulation—reminding us that righteous goals never justify deceptive means. (19) The hand of Joab.--The king at once penetrates the woman's disguise, and sees the stratagem. He knew Joab as "wily and politic and unscrupulous," but we do not know why he suspected him of this especial interest in Absalom. Perhaps it was only the prosperous courtier's interest in the heir-apparent, but probably Joab had made the same request before, so that the king recognised its source.Verse 19. - Is the hand of Joab with thee in all this? The "not," inserted by the Authorized Version, must be omitted, as it alters the meaning. The king really was uncertain, and asked dubiously, whereas the Authorized Version admits only of an. affirmative answer. David had seen the general drift of the woman's meaning, but she had involved it in too much obscurity for him to do more than suspect that she was the mouthpiece of Joab, who was standing by, and whose face may have given signs of a more than ordinary interest in the woman's narrative. She now frankly acknowledges the truth, but skilfully interweaves much flattery in her answer. And her words are far more expressive than what is given in our versions. Literally they are, By thy life, O my lord the king, there is nothing on the right or on the left of all that my lord the king has spoken. His words had gone straight to the mark, without the slightest deviation on either side.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the kingהַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king asked, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Is the hand הֲיַ֥ד (hă·yaḏ) Article | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Joab יוֹאָ֛ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites behind אִתָּ֖ךְ (’it·tāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every this?” זֹ֑את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, The woman הָאִשָּׁ֣ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female answered, וַתַּ֣עַן (wat·ta·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond “As surely as you נַפְשְׁךָ֩ (nap̄·šə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion live, חֵֽי־ (ḥê-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life my lord אֲדֹנִ֨י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king no one אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not can turn אִ֣שׁ ׀ (’iš) Adverb Strong's 786: A questionable reading found in Masoretic text to the right לְהֵמִ֣ין (lə·hê·mîn) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3231: To go to or choose the right, to use the right hand or to the left וּלְהַשְׂמִ֗יל (ū·lə·haś·mîl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8041: To use the left hand, pass in that direction) from anything מִכֹּ֤ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king says. דִּבֶּר֙ (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Yes, כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your servant עַבְדְּךָ֤ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Joab יוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites is the one who ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are gave me orders; צִוָּ֔נִי (ṣiw·wā·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order he וְה֗וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are told שָׂ֚ם (m) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set your maidservant שִׁפְחָֽתְךָ֔ (šip̄·ḥā·ṯə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8198: Maid, maidservant exactly what to say. הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links 2 Samuel 14:19 NIV2 Samuel 14:19 NLT 2 Samuel 14:19 ESV 2 Samuel 14:19 NASB 2 Samuel 14:19 KJV 2 Samuel 14:19 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 14:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 14:19 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 14:19 French Bible 2 Samuel 14:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 14:19 The king said Is the hand (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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