Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Absalom sent for Joab to send him to the king, but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him; and he sent again the second time, but he would not come.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, that he might send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Absalom sendeth unto Joab, to send him unto the king, and he hath not been willing to come unto him; and he sendeth again a second time, and he hath not been willing to come.