2 Samuel 14:29

King James Version:

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Therefore 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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Avshalom summoned Yo'av, planning to send him to the king; but he refused to come to him. He summoned him a second time, but he still wouldn't come.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then he sent for Joab to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him. So Absalom sent a second time, but Joab still would not come.

American Standard Version:

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Therefore Absalom^{H53} sent^{H7971} for Joab^{H3097}, to have sent^{H7971} him to the king^{H4428}; but he would^{H14} not come^{H935} to him: and when he sent again^{H7971} the second time^{H8145}, he would^{H14} not come^{H935}.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 14:29

2 Samuel 14:29 is a part of the narrative concerning Absalom's return from exile and his eventual plot to usurp the throne from his father, King David. The verse is set within the broader context of Absalom's reconciliation with David, which was orchestrated by Joab, David's military commander, through the wise woman of Tekoa's intervention. Absalom had been living in exile due to his role in the murder of his half-brother Amnon, who had raped their sister Tamar.

In this particular verse, after Absalom's return, he desires to see Joab, likely to thank him or to seek his support in his future ambitions. However, Joab, who had initially advocated for Absalom's return, now avoids meeting with him. Despite Absalom's repeated attempts to summon Joab, Joab refuses to come. This reluctance may stem from Joab's awareness of Absalom's character and potential intentions, or perhaps from a sense of guilt or fear due to his involvement in the affair.

The themes present in this verse include the complexity of political relationships, the consequences of past actions, and the tension between loyalty and self-preservation. It reflects the delicate balance of power and the intricate web of personal and political motivations among the key figures in the court of King David. Joab's avoidance of Absalom foreshadows the eventual breakdown of relationships within David's family and court, leading to Absalom's rebellion and the subsequent civil war.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H53
   There are 2955 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-shaw-lome'
   Description: or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite; Abishalom, Absalom.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
   
3. Strong's Number: H3097
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹאָב
   Transliteration: Yôwʼâb
   Pronunciation: yo-awb'
   Description: from יְהֹוָה and אָב; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites; Joab.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
5. Strong's Number: H14
   There are 1894 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָבָה
   Transliteration: ʼâbâh
   Pronunciation: aw-baw'
   Description: a primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent; consent, rest content will, be willing.
   
6. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
7. Strong's Number: H8145
   There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁנִי
   Transliteration: shênîy
   Pronunciation: shay-nee'
   Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).