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2 Samuel 13:36 web — It happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wep…

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"It happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly."

— 2 Samuel 13:36, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

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.

35

Jonadab said to the king, "Behold, the king's sons are coming! It is as your servant said."

36

It happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly.

37

But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. David mourned for his son every day.

38

So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

39

[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Samuel 13:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:36 say?
2 Samuel 13:36 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly.”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:36 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 36.
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 13:36.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:36 in?
2 Samuel 13:36 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 13:36?
2 Samuel 13:36 reads (WEB): “It happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly.” 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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