And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
The verse stands within Joab's intercession that brought about a reconciliation between David and Absalom. The woman had come before the king presenting herself as a widow in danger of losing her last remaining son. To that appeal David answered with an assurance that her surviving son would be placed under royal protection.
The verse stands within Joab's intercession that brought about a reconciliation between David and Absalom. The woman had come before the king presenting herself as a widow in danger of losing her last remaining son. To that appeal David answered with an assurance that her surviving son would be placed under royal protection.