2 Samuel 14:24

And the king said, Let him turne to his owne house, & let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his owne house, and sawe not the kings face.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

However the king said, "Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house and did not see the king's face."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the king said, Let him go to his house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom went back to his house and did not see the face of the king.
- Basic English Bible

But the king added, "He may return to his house, but he must not see my face." So Absalom returned to his own house, but he did not see the king.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. And Absalom withdrew to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
- Darby Bible

But the king said: Let him return into his house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned into his house, and saw not the king's face.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

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.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 14:24

14:24 Let him turn - Lest whilst be shewed some mercy to Absalom, he should seem to approve of his sin. Likewise by this means Absalom might be drawn to a more thorough humiliation and repentance.