Verse 38

2 Samuel 13:38

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

Original Language Text

hebrew

וְ/אַבְשָׁל֥וֹם בָּרַ֖ח וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ גְּשׁ֑וּר וַ/יְהִי שָׁ֖ם שָׁלֹ֥שׁ שָׁנִֽים

English Translation

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

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Chapter 13 Context

1 Now after this, it came about that Absalom, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tama... Focus ↗

2 And he was so deeply in love that he became ill because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin, a... Focus ↗

3 But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother: and Jonadab was... Focus ↗

4 And he said to him, O son of the king, why are you getting thinner day by day? will you not say what... Focus ↗

5 Then Jonadab said to him, Go to your bed, and let it seem that you are ill: and when your father com... Focus ↗

6 So Amnon went to bed and made himself seem ill: and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the... Focus ↗

7 Then David sent to the house for Tamar and said, Go now to your brother Amnon's house and get a meal... Focus ↗

8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was in bed. And she took paste and made cakes bef... Focus ↗

9 And she took the cooking-pot, and put the cakes before him, but he would not take them. And Amnon sa... Focus ↗

10 Then Amnon said to Tamar, Take the food and come into my bedroom, so that I may take it from your ha... Focus ↗

11 And when she took them to give them to him, he put his arms round her and said, Come to bed, my sist... Focus ↗

12 And answering him, she said, O my brother, do not put shame on me; it is not right for such a thing... Focus ↗

13 What will become of me in my shame? and as for you, you will be looked down on with disgust by all I... Focus ↗

14 But he would not give attention to what she said: but being stronger than she, he took her by force,... Focus ↗

15 Then Amnon was full of hate for her, hating her with a hate greater than his earlier love for her. A... Focus ↗

16 And she said to him, Not so, my brother, for this great wrong in sending me away is worse than what... Focus ↗

17 Then he gave a cry to the servant who was waiting on him and said, Put this woman out, and let the d... Focus ↗

18 Now she had on a long robe, such as in past times the king's virgin daughters were dressed in. Then... Focus ↗

19 And Tamar, in her grief, put dust on her head; and she put her hand on her head and went away crying... Focus ↗

20 And her brother Absalom said to her, Has your brother Amnon been with you? but now, let there be an... Focus ↗

21 But when King David had news of all these things he was very angry; but he did not make trouble for... Focus ↗

22 But Absalom said nothing to his brother Amnon, good or bad: for he was full of hate for him, because... Focus ↗

23 Now after two full years, Absalom had men cutting the wool of his sheep in Baal-hazor, which is near... Focus ↗

24 And Absalom came to the king and said, See now, your servant is cutting the wool of his sheep; will... Focus ↗

25 And the king said to Absalom, No, my son, let us not all go, or the number will be over-great for yo... Focus ↗

26 Then Absalom said, If you will not go, then let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to hi... Focus ↗

27 But Absalom went on requesting him till he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalo... Focus ↗

28 Now Absalom had given orders to his servants, saying, Now take note when Amnon's heart is glad with... Focus ↗

29 So Absalom's servants did to Amnon as Absalom had given them orders. Then all the king's sons got up... Focus ↗

30 Now while they were on their way, news was given to David that Absalom had put to death all the sons... Focus ↗

31 Then the king got up in great grief, stretching himself out on the earth: and all his servants were... Focus ↗

32 And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, Let not my lord have the idea that all the s... Focus ↗

33 So now, let not my lord the king take this thing to heart, with the idea that all the king's sons ar... Focus ↗

34 But Absalom went in flight. And the young man who kept the watch, lifting up his eyes, saw that a gr... Focus ↗

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

36 And while he was talking, the king's sons came, with weeping and loud cries: and the king and all hi... Focus ↗

37 So Absalom went in flight and came to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur, where he was f... Focus ↗

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 Amn... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 13 (39 verses)
Version: Bible in Basic English

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