2 Samuel 14:24 “But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see m…”

2 Samuel 14:24

But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the face of the king.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.

World English Bible

The king said, “Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn’t see the king’s face.

American Standard Version

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King sayde, Let him turne to his owne house, and not see my face. So Absalom turned to his owne house, and saw not the Kings face.

Darby Translation

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. And Absalom withdrew to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

Young's Literal Translation

and the king saith, 'Let him turn round unto his house, and my face he doth not see.' And Absalom turneth round unto his house, and the face of the king he hath not seen.

Bible in Basic English

And the king said, Let him go to his house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom went back to his house and did not see the face of the king.

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Cross references

“let him not”

Revelation 22:4 2 Samuel 14:28 2 Samuel 3:13 Genesis 43:3 Exodus 10:28

Revelation 22:4 · BSB

They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

2 Samuel 14:28 · BSB

Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years without seeing the face of the king.

2 Samuel 3:13 · BSB

“Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.”

Genesis 43:3 · BSB

But Judah replied, “The man solemnly warned us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’

Exodus 10:28 · BSB

“Depart from me!” Pharaoh said to Moses. “Make sure you never see my face again, for on the day you see my face, you will die.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

23So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

25Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw.

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