2 Samuel 14:10The king said, "Whoever says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall not touch you any more."
The setting
Jerusalem throne room, ~970 BC. King David, moved by the woman's plea, makes a royal promise of protection—not knowing he's being manipulated into forgiving his own son...
The emotion here: kingly authority mixed with compassion
The original word
naga (נָגַע) — to strike or touch with harmful intent, often used of plague or violence
Why it matters
Royal promises in ancient Israel were considered binding oaths before God, punishable by death if broken
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 14:10
David doesn't know he's promising to protect a fictional person in a made-up case
Common misconceptionPeople read this as David being wise and merciful, but he's actually being cleverly deceived. His promise is genuine, but based on false information.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 14:10
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 14:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 14:10 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to King David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include royal protection, security. Notable phrases: bring him to me; shall not touch you. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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