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2 Samuel 13:37-1964 bbe — So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was for three years. And…

Bible in Basic English

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

38

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

39

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

— 2 Samuel 13:37-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 13:37-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”

  • ASV

    “But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”

  • WEB

    “But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. David mourned for his son every day. So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. [the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.”

  • NET

    “But Absalom fled and went to King Talmai son of Ammihud of Geshur. And David grieved over his son every day. After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years. The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.”

  • DRB

    “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. ”

  • KJVA

    “But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”

2 Samuel 13 — Context

34

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.

35

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

36

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.

37

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

38

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

39

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

2 Samuel 13:37-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 13:37-1964 say?
2 Samuel 13:37-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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 13:37-1964 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:37-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verses 37–1964.
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 13:37-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:37-1964 in?
2 Samuel 13:37-1964 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 13:37-1964?
2 Samuel 13:37-1964 reads (BBE): “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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