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This has been Absalom&#8217s express intention ever since the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> But just then Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimea, arrived and said, “No, don’t believe that all the king’s sons have been killed! It was only Amnon! Absalom has been plotting this ever since Amnon raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, said, “Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, for Amnon alone is dead. For by the command of Absalom this has been determined from the day he violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered and said, “Let not my lord suppose they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, for only Amnon is dead. For by the command of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, responded, “Let my lord not assume that they have put to death all the young men, the king’s sons, for only Amnon is dead; because this has been set up by the intent of Absalom since the day that he violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David&#8217s brother, responded, &#8220Do not let my lord suppose they have put to death all the young men, the king&#8217s sons, for Amnon alone is dead; because by the intent of Absalom this has been determined since the day that he violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, responded, “Do not let my lord suppose they have put to death all the young men, the king’s sons, for Amnon alone is dead; because by the intent of Absalom this has been determined since the day that he violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered and said, “Do not let my lord suppose they have put to death all the young men, the king’s sons, for Amnon alone has died; because by the intent of Absalom this has been set since the day that he violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, responded, “Do not let my lord assume that all the king’s sons have been put to death; for only Amnon is dead. This act of revenge has been on Absalom’s mind since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jonadab, son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, because only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this ever since the day Amnon disgraced his sister Tamar. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jonadab, son of David&#8217s brother Shimeah, spoke up: &#8220My lord must not think they have killed all the young men, the king&#8217s sons, because only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this ever since the day Amnon disgraced his sister Tamar. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then David's nephew Jonadab said, "Your Majesty, not all of your sons were killed! Only Amnon is dead. On the day that Amnon raped Tamar, Absalom decided to kill him. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimea, said, "Sir, don't think that all the young men, all the king's sons, have been killed. Only Amnon is dead. Absalom decided to do this the day his half brother raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> But Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shammah, said, "Your Majesty, they haven't killed all your sons. Only Amnon is dead. You could tell by looking at Absalom that he had made up his mind to do this from the time that Amnon raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> But David's brother Shimeah's son Jonadab reported, "Your majesty, don't assume they've killed all of the young men—the king's sons—only Amnon has died, since that was Absalom's intention from the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jonadab, the son of David?s brother Shimeah, spoke up: ?My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar. <a href="/net/2_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah, said, "My lord should not say, 'They have killed all the young men who are the king's sons.' For only Amnon is dead. This is what Absalom has talked about from the day that Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, "My lord the king must not think that they have killed all the young men, the king's sons, for only Amnon is dead. For this has been Absalom?s plan since the day that he raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/web/2_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered, “Don’t let my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answers and says, “Do not let my lord say, The whole of the young men, the sons of the king, they have put to death; for Amnon alone [is] dead, for it has been appointed by the command of Absalom from the day of his humbling his sister Tamar; <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jonadab son of Shimeah, David's brother, answereth and saith, 'Let not my lord say, The whole of the young men, the sons of the king, they have put to death; for Amnon alone is dead, for by the command of Absalom it hath been appointed from the day of his humbling Tamar his sister; <a href="/slt/2_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David's brother, will answer and say, My lord shall not say, All the boys, the king's sons, were slain; for Amnon alone died; for by the mouth of Absalom it was set from the day he humbled Tamar his sister.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jonadab the son of Semmaa David's brother answering, said: Let not my lord the king think that all the king's sons are slain: Amnon only is dead, for he was appointed by the mouth of Absalom from the day that he ravished his sister Thamar. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, responding, said: “My lord the king should not consider that all the sons of the king have been slain. Amnon alone is dead. For he was set against by the mouth of Absalom from the day that he raped his sister Tamar. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a> But Jonadab, son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “Let not my lord think that all the young men, the king’s sons, have been killed! Amnon alone is dead, for Absalom was set on this ever since Amnon humiliated his sister Tamar. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, said, “Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king’s sons; Amnon alone is dead. This has been determined by Absalom from the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, said to him, Let not my lord the king think that all the king's sons are dead; for Amnon alone is dead: for Absalom had been determined to do this from the day that Amnon forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yunadab, son of Shema, the brother of David, answered and he said to him: “Let not my Lord the King think that all the sons of the King are dead, because Khamnun alone is dead, for it had been determined in the mind of Abishlum from the day that he had disgraced Tamar his sister<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said: 'Let not my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Jonadab the son of Samaa brother of David, answered and said, Let not my Lord the king say that he has slain all the young men the sons of the king, for Amnon only of them all is dead; for he was appointed to death by the mouth of Abessalom from the day that he humbled his sister Themar. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/13-32.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=3551" 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">Absalom's Revenge on Amnon</a> …31Then the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn. 32<a href="/hebrew/3122.htm" title="3122: yō·w·nā·ḏāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Jonadab. A form of Yhownadab; Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite.">But Jonadab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî- (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8093.htm" title="8093: šim·‘āh (N-proper-ms) -- A brother of David, same as NH8092. Feminine of shema'; annunciation; Shimah, an Israelite.">Shimeah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">spoke up:</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">“My lord</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/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">think</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: hê·mî·ṯū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">they have killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·nə·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">only</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/4191.htm" title="4191: mêṯ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">is dead.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">In fact,</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.">Absalom</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śū·māh (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-fs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">has planned this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yō·wm (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">since the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: ‘an·nō·ṯōw (V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">Amnon violated</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> 33So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”…<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/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8-10</a> Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. / And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” / “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. <a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25</a> If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death. <a href="/1_samuel/3-13.htm">1 Samuel 3:13</a> I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a> May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a> Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. / You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” <a href="/2_samuel/14-7.htm">2 Samuel 14:7</a> Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, ‘Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!’ So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband’s name or posterity on the earth.” <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a> The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” <a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a> Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” <a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Psalm 7:14-16</a> Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. / He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. <a href="/psalms/9-12.htm">Psalm 9:12</a> For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Psalm 10:14</a> But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless. <a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Psalm 94:1-2</a> O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. / Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud. <a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Proverbs 28:17</a> A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. <a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a> Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Jeremiah 26:15</a> But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.Jonadab<a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3-5</a> But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man… Shimeah<a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">1 Samuel 16:9</a> Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.Shammah appointment [heb] mouth <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a> And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.<a href="/psalms/7-14.htm">Psalm 7:14</a> Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.<a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11,12</a> If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-2.htm">Appointment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-23.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-5.htm">Jonadab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-30.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/judges/11-9.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Appointment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-47.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-35.htm">Jonadab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Young</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: Jonadab is identified as the son of Shimeah, David's brother, making him David's nephew. This familial connection places Jonadab within the royal family, giving him access to insider information. His role in the narrative highlights the complex family dynamics and political intrigue within David's court. Jonadab's earlier involvement in advising Amnon (<a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3-5</a>) shows his cunning nature, which is consistent with his ability to assess the situation quickly and accurately.My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king: Jonadab addresses King David, attempting to calm his fears. The phrase reflects the immediate panic and chaos following the news of the attack on the king's sons. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the death of royal heirs could lead to political instability and power struggles. Jonadab's reassurance is crucial in preventing David from making rash decisions based on incomplete information.For only Amnon is dead: This statement confirms the targeted nature of the attack. Amnon, as the eldest son of David, was a significant figure in the line of succession. His death is a pivotal moment in the narrative, as it removes a potential heir and sets the stage for further conflict within David's family. The focus on Amnon's death underscores the personal vendetta of Absalom, who seeks justice for his sister Tamar.In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar: This phrase reveals the premeditated nature of Absalom's actions. The violation of Tamar by Amnon (<a href="/2_samuel/13.htm">2 Samuel 13:1-14</a>) is a critical event that sets off a chain reaction of vengeance and retribution. Absalom's calculated response reflects the cultural importance of family honor and the severe consequences of sexual misconduct. The reference to Absalom's long-standing plan highlights his patience and determination, traits that foreshadow his later rebellion against David. This incident also illustrates the broader theme of sin and its repercussions within David's household, echoing Nathan's prophecy in <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a> about the sword never departing from David's house.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonadab.htm">Jonadab</a> The son of Shimeah, David's brother, making him David's nephew. Known for his cunning nature, Jonadab plays a significant role in the events surrounding Amnon and Absalom. 2. <a href="/topical/a/amnon.htm">Amnon</a> The eldest son of King David, who committed a grievous sin by violating his half-sister Tamar, leading to his murder by Absalom. 3. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> Another son of King David, who sought revenge for his sister Tamar by orchestrating the murder of Amnon. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tamar.htm">Tamar</a> The sister of Absalom and half-sister of Amnon, who was violated by Amnon, setting off a tragic chain of events. 5. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The reigning king of Israel, father to Amnon, Absalom, and Tamar, who is caught in the turmoil of his children's actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Sin often leads to a ripple effect of pain and destruction, as seen in the lives of David's children. We must be vigilant in guarding our hearts and actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_cunning_counsel.htm">The Dangers of Cunning Counsel</a> Jonadab's role as a cunning advisor reminds us to seek godly wisdom and counsel rather than manipulative or deceitful advice. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_justice_and_mercy.htm">The Importance of Justice and Mercy</a> Absalom's response to Amnon's sin was driven by a desire for justice, yet it lacked mercy and led to further sin. We must balance justice with mercy, as God does. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_leadership.htm">Family Dynamics and Leadership</a> David's family struggles highlight the importance of strong, godly leadership within the family unit. Parents and leaders must address sin and conflict with wisdom and courage.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) Jonadab.--The same subtle counsellor who had led Amnon into his sin, now at once divined how the case really stood and reassured the king.By the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined.--Literally, upon Absalom's mouth it hath been set, an expression which has given rise to much variety of interpretation. The Authorised Version expresses the sense accurately.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - By the appointment; literally, for upon the mouth of Absalom it was laid from the day he humbled Tamar his sister, "Mouth" is not the word we should have expected here, and the Syriac instead has "mind," and the Chaldee "heart." But the mouth often expresses determination, and Jonadab may have noticed Absalom looking at his brother with compressed lips. More probably, however, it is a colloquial phrase, with no special application to Absalom; and the Syriac gives the true sense. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But Jonadab, יוֹנָדָ֣ב ׀ (yō·w·nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3122.htm">Strong's 3122: </a> Jonadab the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of David’s דָוִ֜ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse brother אֲחִֽי־ (’ă·ḥî-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) Shimeah, שִׁמְעָ֨ה (šim·‘āh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8093.htm">Strong's 8093: </a> Shimeah -- a brother of David spoke up: וַיַּ֡עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond “My lord אֲדֹנִי֙ (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller must not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not think וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say they have killed הֵמִ֔יתוּ (hê·mî·ṯū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the king, הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction only לְבַדּ֖וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of Amnon אַמְנ֥וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites is dead. מֵ֑ת (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill In fact, כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Absalom 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 has planned this שׂוּמָ֔ה (śū·māh) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set since the day מִיּוֹם֙ (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day Amnon violated עַנֹּת֔וֹ (‘an·nō·ṯōw) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | 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/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 13:32 Jonadab the son of Shimeah David's brother (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:33" /></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>