2 Samuel 14:15
2 Samuel 14:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The woman explains that fear drove her to seek the king, hoping he would grant her request.
What Does 2 Samuel 14:15 Mean?
Returning to her cover story, the woman explains that the people's threats pushed her to seek the king, trusting he might answer her plea. She maintains her role even as her real message has landed.
Her words capture the boldness of one who, though afraid, still dares to approach the throne in hope. That same courage marks faith, which brings its fears and needs before a king who is willing to hear, believing it may well be that mercy will be granted to those who ask.
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What does 2 Samuel 14:15 mean?
The woman explains that fear drove her to seek the king, hoping he would grant her request.