2 Samuel 13:31 web — Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

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"Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn."

— 2 Samuel 13:31, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

28

Absalom commanded his servants, saying, "Mark now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine; and when I tell you, 'Strike Amnon,' then kill him. Don't be afraid. Haven't I commanded you? Be courageous, and be valiant!"

29

The servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man got up on his mule, and fled.

30

It happened, while they were in the way, that the news came to David, saying, "Absalom has slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left!"

31

Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

32

Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, answered, "Don't let my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.

33

Now therefore don't let my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead; for Amnon only is dead."

34

But Absalom fled. The young man who kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold, many people were coming by way of the hillside behind him.

2 Samuel 13:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:31 say?
2 Samuel 13:31 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their 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 (WEB): “Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their 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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