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2 Samuel 14:1-3
New Living Translation
2 Samuel 14:1-3
New Living Translation
Joab Arranges for Absalom’s Return
14 Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom. 2 So he sent for a woman from Tekoa who had a reputation for great wisdom. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning; wear mourning clothes and don’t put on lotions.[a] Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time. 3 Then go to the king and tell him the story I am about to tell you.” Then Joab told her what to say.
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- 14:2 Hebrew don’t anoint yourself with oil.
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