2 Samuel 13:38

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 bbe — And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.

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

— 2 Samuel 13:39-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”
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ASV
“And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”
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WEB
“[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.”
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NET
“The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.”
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KJVA
“And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead. ”
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2 Samuel 13 — Context

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.

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.

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:39-1964 say?

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.”

Where is 2 Samuel 13:39-1964 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verses 39–1964.

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 13:39-1964.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:39-1964 in?

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 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 13:39-1964?

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 reads (BBE): “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.

2 Samuel 13:39-1964 bbe — And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.

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