2 Samuel 14:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Then the king said to Joab: “I am granting this request. Go and bring back young Absalom.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:11

But she said, “Please, let the king remember the Lord your God, that the avenger of blood may not go too far in destruction and that my son may not be done away with.” He replied, “As the Lord lives, not a hair of your son shall fall to the ground.”

2 Samuel 14:22

Falling to the ground in homage and blessing the king, Joab said, “This day your servant knows that I am in good favor with you, my lord king, since the king has granted the request of your servant.”

Mark 6:26

The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her.

1 Samuel 14:39

As the Lord lives who has given victory to Israel, even if my son Jonathan has committed it, he shall surely die!” But none of the people answered him.