2 Samuel 13:31 nasb — Then the king arose, tore his clothes and lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn.

NASB

"Then the king arose, tore his clothes and lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn."

— 2 Samuel 13:31, NASB

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

28

Absalom commanded his servants, saying, "See now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, 'Strike Amnon,' then put him to death. Do not fear; have not I myself commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant."

29

The servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled.

30

Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, "Absalom has struck down all the king's sons, and not one of them is left."

31

Then the king arose, tore his clothes and lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn.

32

Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, responded, "Do not let my lord suppose they have put to death all the young men, the king's sons, for Amnon alone is dead; because by the intent of Absalom this has been determined since the day that he violated his sister Tamar.

33

"Now therefore, do not let my lord the king take the report to heart, namely, 'all the king's sons are dead,' for only Amnon is dead."

34

Now Absalom had fled. And the young man who was the watchman raised his eyes and looked, and behold, many people were coming from the road behind him by the side of the mountain.

2 Samuel 13:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 13:31 say?
2 Samuel 13:31 in the NASB reads: “Then the king arose, tore his clothes and lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn.”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:31 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 31.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 13:31.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:31 in?
2 Samuel 13:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 13:31?
2 Samuel 13:31 reads (NASB): “Then the king arose, tore his clothes and lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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