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2 Samuel 14:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Samuel 14:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 So Joab set off, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.(A) 24 The king said, “Let him go to his own house; he is not to come into my presence.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not come into the king’s presence.(B)
David Forgives Absalom
25 Now in all Israel there was no one to be praised so much for his beauty as Absalom; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.(C)
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2 Samuel 14:23-25
New International Version
2 Samuel 14:23-25
New International Version
23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. 24 But the king said, “He must go to his own house; he must not see my face.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not see the face of the king.
25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. From the top of his head to the sole of his foot there was no blemish in him.
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