2 Samuel 13:34

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 bbe — And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is. And while he was talking…

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And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is.

And while he was talking, the king's sons came, with weeping and loud cries: and the king and all his servants were weeping bitterly.

So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was for three years.

And the king was sorrowing for his son all the time.

And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.

— 2 Samuel 13:35-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“And Jonadab said to the king: Behold the king's sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is. And when he made an end of speaking, the king's sons also appeared: and coming in they lifted up their voice, and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very much. But Absalom fled, and went to Tholomai the son of Ammiud the king of Gessur. And David mourned for his son every day. And Absalom after he was fled, and come into Gessur, was there three years. And king David ceased to pursue after Absalom, because he was comforted concerning the death of Ammon. ”
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2 Samuel 13 — Context

And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, Let not my lord have the idea that all the sons of the king have been put to death; for only Amnon is dead: this has been purposed by Absalom from the day when he took his sister Tamar by force.

So now, let not my lord the king take this thing to heart, with the idea that all the king's sons are dead: for only Amnon is dead.

But Absalom went in flight. And the young man who kept the watch, lifting up his eyes, saw that a great band of people was coming down the slope by the way of the Horons; and the watchman came and gave word to the king, saying, I saw men coming down by the way of the Horons, from the hillside.

And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is.

And while he was talking, the king's sons came, with weeping and loud cries: and the king and all his servants were weeping bitterly.

So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was for three years.

And the king was sorrowing for his son all the time.

And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:35-1964 say?

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is. And while he was talking, the king's sons came, with weeping and loud cries: and the king and all his servants were weeping bitterly. So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was for three years. And the king was sorrowing for his son all the time. And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.”

Where is 2 Samuel 13:35-1964 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verses 35–1964.

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 13:35-1964.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:35-1964 in?

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 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 13:35-1964?

2 Samuel 13:35-1964 reads (BBE): “And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is. And while he was talking, the king's sons came, with weeping and loud cries: and the king and all his servants were weeping bitterly. So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was for three years. And the king was sorrowing for his son all the time. And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.” 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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