2 Samuel 14:2
New English Translation
2 So Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman. He told her, “Pretend to be in mourning[a] and put on garments for mourning. Don’t anoint yourself with oil. Instead, act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for some time.[b]
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- 2 Samuel 14:2 tn The Hebrew Hitpael verbal form here indicates pretended rather than genuine action.
- 2 Samuel 14:2 tn Heb “these many days.”
2 Samuel 14:2
New International Version
2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoa(A) and had a wise woman(B) brought from there. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning. Dress in mourning clothes, and don’t use any cosmetic lotions.(C) Act like a woman who has spent many days grieving for the dead.
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