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he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And though Absalom never spoke to Amnon about this, he hated Amnon deeply because of what he had done to his sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad. For Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Absalom did not speak with Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom didn&#8217t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Absalom treated Amnon as though nothing had happened, but he hated Amnon for what he had done to his sister Tamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Absalom wouldn't speak at all to Amnon. He hated Amnon for raping his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom hated Amnon so much for having raped his sister Tamar that he would no longer even speak to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Absalom said nothing to Amnon, either bad or good, yet Absalom hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Absalom has not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Absalom spoke not to Amnon neither good nor evil: for Absalom hated Amnon because he had ravished his sister Thamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet Absalom did not speak to Amnon, neither good nor evil. For Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom said nothing, good or bad, to Amnon; but Absalom hated Amnon for having humiliated his sister Tamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had raped his sister Tamar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abishlum did not speak good or evil to Khamnun, for Abishlum hated Khamnun, because he had disgraced Tamar his sister<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Absalom spoke unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abessalom spoke not to Amnon, good or bad, because Abessalom hated Amnon, on account of his humbling his sister Themar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></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><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Amnon and Tamar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>When King David heard all this, he was furious. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><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> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Genesis 34:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a></span><br />Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a></span><br />Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Mark 11:25</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3-4</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a></span><br />“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.</p><p class="hdg">spake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17,18</a></b></br> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Proverbs 25:9</a></b></br> Debate thy cause with thy neighbour <i>himself</i>; and discover not a secret to another:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">neither good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Genesis 24:50</a></b></br> Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24,29</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">hated</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17,18</a></b></br> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18</a></b></br> He that hideth hatred <i>with</i> lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, <i>is</i> a fool.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24</a></b></br> He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;</p><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 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class="vheading2">2 Samuel 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">He hates her, and shamefully turns her away</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div 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</script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>And Absalom</b><br />The name "Absalom" in Hebrew is "אַבְשָׁלוֹם" (Avshalom), meaning "father of peace." Ironically, Absalom's life is marked by conflict and rebellion, contrasting with the peace his name suggests. This highlights the tragic nature of his story, where familial relationships are marred by sin and vengeance. Absalom's silence in this verse foreshadows his internal turmoil and the brewing storm of retribution.<p><b>did not say a word</b><br />The Hebrew phrase here emphasizes complete silence. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, silence could be a powerful communicator of disapproval or enmity. Absalom's choice to remain silent towards Amnon is not a sign of forgiveness or indifference but a calculated decision, indicating the depth of his hatred and the premeditation of his future actions.<p><b>to Amnon</b><br />Amnon, the firstborn son of David, whose name means "faithful" or "trustworthy," tragically fails to live up to his name. His actions against Tamar set off a chain of events that lead to familial discord and violence. The mention of Amnon here serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the breakdown of trust within David's household.<p><b>either good or bad</b><br />This phrase underscores the totality of Absalom's silence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, communication was a vital part of maintaining relationships and resolving conflicts. Absalom's refusal to speak either "good or bad" to Amnon signifies a complete severance of relationship, a precursor to the eventual violent outcome.<p><b>for Absalom hated Amnon</b><br />The Hebrew word for "hated" is "שָׂנֵא" (sane), which conveys intense aversion and enmity. This hatred is not just personal but is rooted in a sense of justice for the wrong done to Tamar. Absalom's hatred reflects the deep-seated anger and desire for vengeance that can consume individuals, leading them away from God's path of forgiveness and reconciliation.<p><b>because he had disgraced his sister Tamar</b><br />The word "disgraced" in Hebrew is "עָנָה" (anah), meaning to afflict or humiliate. Tamar's violation by Amnon is a grievous sin that brings shame not only to her but to the entire family. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, such an act was a severe dishonor, and Absalom's response is driven by a desire to restore his sister's honor and seek justice. This phrase highlights the importance of family honor and the devastating impact of sin on familial relationships.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Absalom spake...neither good nor bad.</span> (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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֛וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">never</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said a word</span><br /><span class="heb">דִבֶּ֧ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḏib·ber)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amnon,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמְנ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’am·nō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">either good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or bad,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמֵרָ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mê·rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hated</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂנֵ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(śā·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amnon</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמְנ֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’am·nō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disgracing</span><br /><span class="heb">עִנָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘in·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bowed down or afflicted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tamar.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8559.htm">Strong's 8559: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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>