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2 Samuel 14:11

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

2 Samuel 14:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:11

Theological / Devotional

Let the king remember. Thus far the woman had been entirely successful, but she wished to carry the matter still further. David’s highest regard was for God, and she would not cease until he had committed himself in the presence of God.

As the Lord liveth. With a solemn oath David swore that the life of the son would be protected. He had now committed himself in such a way that he could not withdraw.

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