New International Version Perhaps the king will agree to deliver his servant from the hand of the man who is trying to cut off both me and my son from God’s inheritance.’ New Living Translation and rescue us from those who would cut us off from the inheritance God has given us. English Standard Version For the king will hear and deliver his servant from the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together from the heritage of God.’ Berean Standard Bible For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would cut off both me and my son from God’s inheritance.’ Berean Literal Bible For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man destroying me and my son together from the inheritance of God.’ King James Bible For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. New King James Version For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together from the inheritance of God.’ New American Standard Bible For the king will listen, to save his slave from the hand of the man who would eliminate both me and my son from the inheritance of God.’ NASB 1995 ‘For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would destroy both me and my son from the inheritance of God.’ NASB 1977 ‘For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would destroy both me and my son from the inheritance of God.’ Legacy Standard Bible For the king will listen and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would destroy both me and my son from the inheritance of God.’ Amplified Bible For the king will hear and save his maidservant from the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together from the inheritance of God.’ Berean Annotated Bible For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would cut off both me and my son from God’s inheritance. Christian Standard Bible The king will surely listen in order to keep his servant from the grasp of this man who would eliminate both me and my son from God’s inheritance. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king will surely listen in order to rescue his servant from the hand of this man who would eliminate both me and my son from God’s inheritance. American Standard Version For the king will hear, to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Contemporary English Version In fact, I knew that you would listen and save my son and me from those who want to take the land that God gave us. English Revised Version For the king will hear to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Maybe the king will listen and rescue me, his subject, from the man who wants to cut off both me and my son from [our] God-given inheritance.' Good News Translation I thought you would listen to me and save me from the one who is trying to kill my son and me and so remove us from the land God gave his people. International Standard Version Perhaps the king will listen and deliver his humble servant from the oppression of the man who intends to eliminate both me and my son from what God has apportioned to us!' NET Bible Yes! The king may listen and deliver his female servant from the hand of the man who seeks to remove both me and my son from the inheritance God has given us!' New Heart English Bible The woman said, "Why then have you devised such a thing against the people of the LORD? For in speaking this word the king is as one who is guilty, in that the king does not bring home again his exiled one. Webster's Bible Translation For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid from the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would cut off both me and my son from God’s inheritance.’ World English Bible For the king will hear, to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the king listens to deliver his handmaid out of the paw of the man [seeking] to destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God, Berean Literal Bible For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man destroying me and my son together from the inheritance of God.’ Young's Literal Translation for the king doth hearken to deliver his handmaid out of the paw of the man seeking to destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God, Smith's Literal Translation For the king will hear to deliver his servant from the band of the man destroying me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king hath hearkened to me to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of all that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king listened, and he freed his handmaid from the hand of all who were willing to take away me and my son together, from the inheritance of God. New American Bible For the king must surely listen and rescue his servant from the grasp of one who would destroy both me and my son from the heritage of God.’ New Revised Standard Version For the king will hear, and deliver his servant from the hand of the man who would cut both me and my son off from the heritage of God.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat they may not destroy me and my son together from the heritage of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That they will not destroy me and my son from the inheritance of God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the king will hear, to deliver his servant out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation for the king will hear. Let him rescue his handmaid out of the hand of the man that seeks to cast out me and my son from the inheritance of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Absalom's Return to Jerusalem…15Now therefore, I have come to present this matter to my lord the king because the people have made me afraid. Your servant thought, ‘I will speak to the king. Perhaps he will grant the request of his maidservant. 16For the king will hear and deliver his maidservant from the hand of the man who would cut off both me and my son from God’s inheritance.’ 17And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’ ”… Cross References For the king will hear Esther 7:2 and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” Esther 5:3 “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” and deliver his maidservant Psalm 72:12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 86:16 Turn to me and have mercy; grant Your strength to Your servant; save the son of Your maidservant. from the hand of the man 1 Samuel 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” Genesis 32:11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. who would cut off both me and my son Esther 8:11 By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. Genesis 27:45 until your brother’s rage against you wanes and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?” from God’s inheritance.’ 1 Samuel 26:19 Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ Psalm 94:14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage. Deuteronomy 32:9 But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. 2 Samuel 22:28 You save an afflicted people, but Your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down. Psalm 72:4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor. Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Isaiah 25:4 For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, Treasury of Scripture For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God. Jump to Previous Agree Cut Deliver Destroy Destruction Ear Hand Handmaid Hear Hearken Heritage Inheritance Maidservant Paw Perhaps Power Purpose Seeking Servant Together TryingJump to Next Agree Cut Deliver Destroy Destruction Ear Hand Handmaid Hear Hearken Heritage Inheritance Maidservant Paw Perhaps Power Purpose Seeking Servant Together Trying2 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 For the king will hear The woman appeals to David as Israel’s judge, confident that he can intervene in a case involving life, family, and inheritance. Her request is part of the account arranged by Joab to draw David into considering his own treatment of Absalom. Est 7:2 and as they drank their wine on that second day,… and deliver his maidservant She presents herself as a humble subject seeking the king’s protection. Though the story concerns her supposed household, its purpose is to portray a mother facing the loss of her remaining son. Psa 72:12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out… from the hand of the man The unnamed man represents the family members demanding judgment against the surviving son for killing his brother. Their claim follows the duty of the avenger of blood, but their demand would leave the woman without an heir. 1Sa 17:37 David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws… who would cut off both me and my son The execution of her son would effectively cut off her household, leaving her without support or descendants. The case places justice for the slain son alongside mercy for the one who remains. Est 8:11 By these letters the king permitted the Jews… from God’s inheritance.’ The loss of her son would also end her family’s place in the land God gave Israel. The appeal emphasizes that the decision would affect not only one man’s punishment but the preservation of an entire household. 1Sa 26:19 Now please, may my lord the king hear the words… Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe reigning king of Israel, known for his heart after God, but also for his personal and familial struggles. 2. The Woman of Tekoa A wise woman sent by Joab to speak to King David in a parable to convince him to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem. 3. Joab David's military commander who orchestrates the plan to reconcile David with his estranged son, Absalom. 4. Absalom David's son, who is in exile after killing his brother Amnon. His return to Jerusalem is the focus of this chapter. 5. Tekoa A town in Judah, known for its wise inhabitants, from where the woman was brought to speak to David. Teaching Points The Power of IntercessionThe woman of Tekoa's plea is a form of intercession, reminding us of the importance of standing in the gap for others in prayer and action. God’s Inheritance The reference to "God’s inheritance" underscores the importance of spiritual legacy and the need to protect it from division and destruction. Wisdom in Conflict Resolution Joab's use of the woman of Tekoa demonstrates the need for wisdom and creativity in resolving conflicts, especially within families. The Role of Authority David's role as king and father highlights the responsibility of those in authority to act justly and with mercy, reflecting God's character. Reconciliation and Forgiveness The account encourages believers to pursue reconciliation and forgiveness, even when relationships are strained or broken. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:16?2. How does 2 Samuel 14:16 demonstrate God's justice through King David's actions? 3. What role does divine intervention play in 2 Samuel 14:16? 4. How can we seek God's deliverance in our lives, like in 2 Samuel 14:16? 5. How does 2 Samuel 14:16 connect with God's protection in Psalm 91? 6. What lessons on advocacy can we learn from the plea in 2 Samuel 14:16? 7. How does 2 Samuel 14:16 reflect God's justice and mercy in the Old Testament? 8. What historical context influences the events described in 2 Samuel 14:16? 9. How does 2 Samuel 14:16 relate to the theme of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14? 2 Samuel 14:16 is a model of bold yet humble petition. The woman trusts that the king who represents God will listen, act, and secure her family’s future within the LORD’s covenant inheritance. Her confidence challenges every ruler—and every believer—to mirror the divine commitment to hear, deliver, and preserve the people God calls His own. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king will hear יִשְׁמַ֣ע (yiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently and deliver לְהַצִּ֥יל (lə·haṣ·ṣîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver his maidservant אֲמָת֖וֹ (’ă·mā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 519: A maidservant, female slave from the hand מִכַּ֣ף (mik·kap̄) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan of the man הָאִ֑ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person [who would] cut off לְהַשְׁמִ֨יד (lə·haš·mîḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed both יַ֔חַד (ya·ḥaḏ) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly me אֹתִ֤י (’ō·ṯî) Direct object marker | first person common singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case my son בְּנִי֙ (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son from God’s אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative inheritance. מִֽנַּחֲלַ֖ת (min·na·ḥă·laṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 14:16 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 14:16 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 14:16 Bible.com 2 Samuel 14:16 NIV |
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