2 Samuel 14:3

And come to the king, and speake on this maner vnto him: so Ioab put the words in her mouth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

then go to the king and speak to him in this manner. So Joab put the words in her mouth."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And come to the king and say these words to him. So Joab gave her words to say.
- Basic English Bible

and come to the king, and speak after this manner to him. And Joab put the words into her mouth.
- Darby Bible

And come to the king, and speak in this manner to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Webster's Bible

Go in to the king, and speak like this to him." So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- World English Bible

and thou hast gone unto the king, and spoken unto him, according to this word;' and Joab putteth the words into her mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

and go in to the king, and speak on this manner unto him.' So Joab put the words in her mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 14:3

14:1 Was towards - He desired to see him, but was ashamed to shew kindness to one whom God's law and his own conscience obliged him to punish; he wanted therefore a fair pretence, which therefore Joab gave him.

14:2 Anoint - As they used to do when they were out of a mourning state.

14:5 Widow - One of them who most need thy compassion, and whom thou art by God's law obliged in a singular manner to relieve.