2 Samuel 14:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 14:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 14:24 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 14:24 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Samuel 14:24 (KJV)
2 Samuel 14:24 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 14:24
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:24: king, turn, own
“So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:24: king, own, house
“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:24: king, own, house
“And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick. which...: Heb. wherewith they wounded him Azariah: also called, Ahaziah, or, Jehoahaz”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:24: king, turn, own
“Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face. before me: Heb. with me”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:24: king, turn, house
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