2 Samuel 14:11 · KJV

"Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.

¹⁰And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.

¹¹Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.

¹²Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.

¹³And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.

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Reflection Questions

How do you balance justice and mercy in your life?

What does it mean to you to trust in God's protection?

When have you experienced a situation where mercy was needed?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God’s protection during difficult times, knowing He cares for you.

forgiveness

Consider how you can show mercy to someone who has wronged you.

People in This Verse

Woman of TekoahOT

A wise woman sent by Joab to persuade King David regarding Absalom, demonstrating intelligence and courage.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 14:2

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse reflects the theme of intercession, similar to how Jesus intercedes for humanity before God.

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