Translations
Modern
But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the face of the king.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the king said, “Let him return to his own house, and do not let him see my face.” And Absalom returned to his own house, and the face of the king he did not see.
Latin
Dixit autem rex: Revertatur in domum suam, et faciem meam non videat. Reversus est itaque Absalom in domum suam, et faciem regis non vidit.
Original
Hebrew
English
But the king added, “He may return to his house, but he must not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the face of the king.
Notes
Events
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne
Glossary
Absalom David Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Absalom is Permitted by David to Return to Jerusalem David: King of Israel: Absalom's Return Exile: Absalom Intercession: Joab for Absalom Joab: Son of David's Sister: Procures the Return of Absalom to Jerusalem Kindness: Joab to Absalom