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he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> And though Absalom never spoke to Amnon about this, he hated Amnon deeply because of what he had done to his sister. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad. For Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Absalom did not speak with Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Absalom didn&#8217t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Absalom treated Amnon as though nothing had happened, but he hated Amnon for what he had done to his sister Tamar. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Absalom wouldn't speak at all to Amnon. He hated Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> And Absalom hated Amnon so much for having raped his sister Tamar that he would no longer even speak to him. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar. <a href="/net/2_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a> But Absalom said nothing to Amnon, either bad or good, yet Absalom hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/web/2_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Absalom has not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled his sister Tamar. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Absalom spake not with Amnon, from evil and even to good: for Absalom hated Amnon for the word that he humbled Tamar his sister.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Absalom spoke not to Amnon neither good nor evil: for Absalom hated Amnon because he had ravished his sister Thamar. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet Absalom did not speak to Amnon, neither good nor evil. For Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a> And Absalom said nothing, good or bad, to Amnon; but Absalom hated Amnon for having humiliated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had raped his sister Tamar.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Abishlum did not speak good or evil to Khamnun, for Abishlum hated Khamnun, because he had disgraced Tamar his sister<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Absalom spoke unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abessalom spoke not to Amnon, good or bad, because Abessalom hated Amnon, on account of his humbling his sister Themar. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3445" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Amnon and Tamar</a> …21When King David heard all this, he was furious. 22<a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">And Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">never</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said a word</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/550.htm" title="550: ’am·nō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Faithful, two Isr. Or uamiynown; from 'aman; faithful; Amnon, a son of David.">Amnon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">either good</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: lə·mê·rā‘ (Prep-l, Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">or bad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śā·nê (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">hated</a> <a href="/hebrew/550.htm" title="550: ’am·nō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Faithful, two Isr. Or uamiynown; from 'aman; faithful; Amnon, a son of David.">Amnon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: ‘in·nāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">disgracing</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">his sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/8559.htm" title="8559: tā·mār (N-proper-fs) -- The same as tamar; Tamar, the name of three women and a place.">Tamar.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Genesis 34:7</a> When Jacob’s sons heard what had happened, they returned from the field. They were filled with grief and fury, because Shechem had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done. <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a> When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. <a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a> Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. <a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17-18</a> You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him. / Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a> Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a> Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends. <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a> Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Mark 11:25</a> And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.” <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3-4</a> Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a> Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-5</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a> “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.spake<a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17,18</a> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him… <a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9</a> Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.neither good<a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Genesis 24:50</a> Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.<a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24,29</a> And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad… hated<a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17,18</a> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him… <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18</a> He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.<a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24</a> He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-2.htm">Either</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Violated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-26.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/ezra/9-6.htm">Disgraced</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Either</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-3.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-12.htm">Violated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 13</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.</a> 15. <a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">He hates her, and shamefully turns her away</a> 19. <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose</a> 23. <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab</a> 37. <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family honor and reputation were paramount, and Absalom's silence may have been a way to avoid public scandal while he plotted his revenge. The lack of communication between Absalom and Amnon suggests a deep-seated animosity and a calculated restraint. This silence is reminiscent of other biblical instances where silence precedes significant action, such as Jesus before His accusers (<a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a>).because he hated Amnon Hatred in biblical terms often leads to severe consequences, as seen in the stories of Cain and Abel (<a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a>) and Joseph and his brothers (<a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a>). Absalom's hatred is rooted in a sense of justice and familial duty, as Amnon's actions brought disgrace upon their family. This hatred foreshadows the eventual violent outcome, aligning with the biblical principle that unchecked hatred can lead to sin (1 <a href="/john/3-15.htm">John 3:15</a>).for violating his sister Tamar The violation of Tamar is a pivotal event that sets off a chain reaction of familial discord and tragedy. In the historical and cultural context, Tamar's violation was not only a personal affront but also a severe breach of social and religious norms. The law of Moses explicitly condemned such acts (<a href="/leviticus/18-9.htm">Leviticus 18:9</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25-27</a>), and the lack of immediate justice for Tamar reflects the complexities of royal family dynamics. This event also serves as a type of the suffering of the innocent, paralleling the suffering of Christ, who bore the injustices of the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The third son of King David, known for his striking appearance and later rebellion against his father. In this context, he is Tamar's brother, harboring hatred for Amnon due to the violation of his sister. 2. <a href="/topical/a/amnon.htm">Amnon</a> The firstborn son of King David, who committed a grievous sin by raping his half-sister Tamar, leading to familial discord and his eventual murder by Absalom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tamar.htm">Tamar</a> The daughter of King David and sister to Absalom, who suffered the trauma of being raped by her half-brother Amnon, leading to her desolation and Absalom's vengeful hatred. 4. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The father of Absalom, Amnon, and Tamar, who is notably passive in dealing with the sin and its aftermath within his family. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hatred_and_silence.htm">Hatred and Silence</a> The event of Absalom's silent hatred towards Amnon, which festers over time, leading to further tragedy within David's family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unresolved_anger.htm">The Danger of Unresolved Anger</a> Absalom's silence and hatred towards Amnon illustrate the destructive power of unresolved anger. Christians are called to address anger promptly to prevent sin from taking root. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Amnon's sin against Tamar sets off a chain of events leading to further sin and tragedy. This highlights the ripple effect of sin and the importance of repentance and reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice_and_righteous_leadership.htm">The Importance of Justice and Righteous Leadership</a> King David's failure to address Amnon's sin demonstrates the need for righteous leadership and justice. Leaders are called to act justly and uphold righteousness within their spheres of influence. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a> While Absalom's response is one of hatred, Christians are called to forgive as Christ forgave, breaking the cycle of vengeance and hatred. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_god's_design.htm">Family Dynamics and God's Design</a> The dysfunction in David's family serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of adhering to God's design for family relationships, promoting love, respect, and protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_events_in_2_samuel_13.htm">Are there any archaeological discoveries or historical records supporting the events in 2 Samuel 13?</a> <a href="/q/what's_absalom's_spirit's_essence.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_passive_about_amnon's_crime.htm">Why does David seem to do nothing about Amnon’s crime in 2 Samuel 13:21? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_absalom_rebel_after_seeing_david.htm">2 Samuel 14:33: If David truly forgave Absalom when he finally saw him, why does Absalom soon rebel, suggesting either incomplete reconciliation or narrative inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Absalom spake...neither good nor bad. (On this phrase, see <a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Genesis 24:50</a>; <a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24</a>.) Absalom's outward demeanour was one of utter indifference, concealing a cruel determination. It is strange how unlike the son was to the father. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Absalom אַבְשָׁל֛וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites never וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no said a word דִבֶּ֧ר (ḏib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Amnon, אַמְנ֖וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites either good ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good or bad, לְמֵרָ֣ע (lə·mê·rā‘) Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙ (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites hated שָׂנֵ֤א (śā·nê) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> To hate Amnon אַמְנ֔וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against disgracing עִנָּ֔ה (‘in·nāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> To be bowed down or afflicted his sister אֲחֹתֽוֹ׃ (’ă·ḥō·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> Sister -- a sister Tamar. תָּמָ֥ר (tā·mār) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8559.htm">Strong's 8559: </a> Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 13:22 Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>