2 Samuel 13:38 nasb — So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years.

NASB

"So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years."

— 2 Samuel 13:38, NASB

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

35

Jonadab said to the king, "Behold, the king's sons have come; according to your servant's word, so it happened."

36

As soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king's sons came and lifted their voices and wept; and also the king and all his servants wept very bitterly.

37

Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

38

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

39

The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Samuel 13:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:38 say?
2 Samuel 13:38 in the NASB reads: “So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years.”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:38 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 38.
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 13:38.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:38 in?
2 Samuel 13:38 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 13:38?
2 Samuel 13:38 reads (NASB): “So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years.” 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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