Verse 24

2 Samuel 13:24

King James Version

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24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יָּבֹ֤א אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙ אֶל הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ וַ/יֹּ֕אמֶר הִנֵּה נָ֥א גֹזְזִ֖ים לְ/עַבְדֶּ֑/ךָ יֵֽלֶךְ נָ֥א הַ/מֶּ֛לֶךְ וַ/עֲבָדָ֖י/ו עִם עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ

English Translation

And Absalom came to the king and said, "Behold, now the shearers are at work; let the king go with his servants."

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Chapter 13 Context

1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tama... Focus ↗

2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thou... 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 unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell m... Focus ↗

5 And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father come... Focus ↗

6 So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the... Focus ↗

7 Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and dress him meat. Focus ↗

8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it... Focus ↗

9 And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out... Focus ↗

10 And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar... Focus ↗

11 And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with... Focus ↗

12 And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel... Focus ↗

13 And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in I... Focus ↗

14 Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with... Focus ↗

15 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the lov... Focus ↗

16 And she said unto him, There is no cause: this evil in sending me away is greater than the other tha... Focus ↗

17 Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and b... Focus ↗

18 And she had a garment of divers colours upon her: for with such robes were the king’s daughters that... Focus ↗

19 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that was on her, and laid he... Focus ↗

20 And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace... Focus ↗

21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. Focus ↗

22 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he h... Focus ↗

23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is bes... Focus ↗

24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I...

25 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. A... Focus ↗

26 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him,... Focus ↗

27 But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him. Focus ↗

28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, a... Focus ↗

29 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose,... Focus ↗

30 And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath sl... Focus ↗

31 Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with... Focus ↗

32 And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that the... Focus ↗

33 Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s son... Focus ↗

34 But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold,... Focus ↗

35 And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons come: as thy servant said, so it is. Focus ↗

36 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king’s sons came,... Focus ↗

37 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his... Focus ↗

38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Focus ↗

39 And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, s... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 13 (39 verses)
Version: King James Version

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