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2 Samuel 14:24

English Standard Version

24 And the king said, “Let him dwell apart in his own house; he is not to come into my presence.” So Absalom lived apart in his own house and did not come into the king’s presence.

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American Standard Version

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

Christian Standard Bible

However, the king added, “He may return to his house, but he may not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his house, but he did not see the king.

King James Version

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

New American Standard Bible

However, the king said, “He shall return to his own house, but he shall not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house and did not see the king’s face.

New International Version

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.

New King James Version

And the king said, “Let him return to his own house, but do not let him see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, but did not see the king’s face.

New Living Translation

But the king gave this order: “Absalom may go to his own house, but he must never come into my presence.” So Absalom did not see the king.

World English Bible

The king said, “Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn’t see the king’s face.