2 Samuel 14:23

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.

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  • 2 Sam 3:3 : 3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
  • 2 Sam 13:37-38 : 37 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. 38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

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  • 2 Sam 14:21-22
    2 verses
    86%

    21And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

    22And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.

  • 2 Sam 14:28-33
    6 verses
    85%

    28So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.

    29Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.

    30Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.

    31Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?

    32And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.

    33So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 14:1
    80%

    1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 17:24-26
    3 verses
    79%

    24Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

    25And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

    26So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.

  • 2 Sam 14:24
    79%

    24And 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.

  • 2 Sam 13:37-39
    3 verses
    77%

    37But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

    38So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

    39And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

  • 2 Sam 3:22-24
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    77%

    22And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

    23When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

    24Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

  • 2 Sam 15:37
    77%

    37So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 16:15
    76%

    15And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

  • 2 Sam 15:9
    76%

    9And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

  • 2 Sam 13:23-24
    2 verses
    75%

    23And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons.

    24And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

  • 1 Chr 19:15
    75%

    15And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 18:14-15
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    75%

    14Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.

    15And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

  • 1 Chr 21:4
    75%

    4Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 19:1
    75%

    1And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 10:14
    75%

    14And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 15:5-7
    3 verses
    74%

    5And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

    6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

    7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

  • 2 Sam 15:11-14
    4 verses
    74%

    11And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

    12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

    13And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

    14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

  • 2 Sam 19:15
    74%

    15So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.

  • 2 Sam 3:26
    74%

    26And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

  • 2 Sam 11:22
    73%

    22So the messenger went, and came and shewed David all that Joab had sent him for.

  • 2 Sam 15:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

    2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

  • 2 Sam 2:30
    73%

    30And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.

  • 2 Sam 19:5
    73%

    5And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines;

  • 2 Sam 19:10
    73%

    10And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?

  • 1 Kgs 2:28
    73%

    28Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

  • 2 Sam 14:3
    72%

    3And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.

  • 2 Sam 13:27
    72%

    27But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

  • 2 Sam 13:34
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    34But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side behind him.

  • 2 Sam 3:30
    72%

    30So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.