Translations
Modern
“What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead.
Traditional
And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.
Literal
And the king said to her, “What troubles you?” And she answered, “Truly I am a woman, a widow, and my husband is dead.
Latin
Et ait ad eam rex: Quid causæ habes? Quæ respondit: Heu, mulier vidua ego sum: mortuus est enim vir meus.
Original
Hebrew
English
“What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead.
Notes
Events
Glossary
Absalom David Education Family Life and Relations Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Absalom is Permitted by David to Return to Jerusalem Avenger of Blood: Law Concerning, Set Aside--By David David: King of Israel: Absalom's Return Dishonesty: Joab's Guile in Securing Absalom's Return Intercession: Joab for Absalom Joab: Son of David's Sister: Procures the Return of Absalom to Jerusalem Kindness: Joab to Absalom Obsequiousness: The Woman of Tekoah Parables of the Woman of Tekoa Parables: Remarkable Parables of the Old Testament Tact: Joab's Trick in Obtaining David's Consent to the Return of Absalom Widows were Clothed in Mourning After the Decease of Husbands