2 Samuel 13:35 net — Jonadab said to the king,“Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!”

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"Jonadab said to the king,“Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!”"

— 2 Samuel 13:35, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

32

Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, said,“My lord should not say,‘They have killed all the young men who are the king’s sons.’ For only Amnon is dead. This is what Absalom has talked about from the day that Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar.

33

Now don’t let my lord the king be concerned about the report that has come saying,‘All the king’s sons are dead.’ It is only Amnon who is dead.”

34

In the meantime Absalom fled. When the servant who was the watchman looked up, he saw many people coming from the west on a road beside the hill.

35

Jonadab said to the king,“Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!”

36

Just as he finished speaking, the king’s sons arrived, wailing and weeping. The king and all his servants wept loudly as well.

37

But Absalom fled and went to King Talmai son of Ammihud of Geshur. And David grieved over his son every day.

38

After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years.

2 Samuel 13:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 13:35 say?
2 Samuel 13:35 in the NET Bible reads: “Jonadab said to the king,“Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!””
Where is 2 Samuel 13:35 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 35.
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.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:35 in?
2 Samuel 13:35 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?
2 Samuel 13:35 reads (NET): “Jonadab said to the king,“Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!”” 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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