2 Samuel 13:38 net — After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years.

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

— 2 Samuel 13:38, NET Bible

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KJV
“So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.”
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ASV
“So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. ”
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WEB
“So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.”
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DRB
“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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BBE
“And the king was sorrowing for his son all the time.”
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KJVA
“So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.”
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2 Samuel 13 — Context

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

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

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.

2 Samuel 13:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:38 say?

2 Samuel 13:38 in the NET Bible reads: “After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for 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 (NET): “After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for 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.

2 Samuel 13:38 net — After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years.

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