2 Samuel 14:10

2 Samuel 14:10 Meaning and Explanation

And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.

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David promises personal protection against anyone who would threaten her.

What Does 2 Samuel 14:10 Mean?

David strengthens his pledge, vowing that anyone who troubles her will answer to him directly and never harm her again. The king places his own authority between the woman and her accusers.

Such a promise pictures the security of those who shelter under a faithful king. To be defended by the one with highest power is to be beyond the reach of every threat, an image of the safety God extends to those who take refuge in Him, where no accuser's word can finally prevail.

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What does 2 Samuel 14:10 mean?

David promises personal protection against anyone who would threaten her.

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