2 Samuel 13:23

Absalom’s Revenge on Amnon · 2 Samuel 13:23–33
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Translations

Modern
Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king.
Traditional
And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal–hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
Literal
And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers at Baal-hazor, which is near Ephraim. And Absalom invited all the sons of the king.
Latin
Factum est autem post tempus biennii ut tonderentur oves Absalom in Baalhasor, quæ est juxta Ephraim: et vocavit Absalom omnes filios regis,

Original

Hebrew
English
Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king.

Notes

  • Baal-hazor is different from the well-known fortified city of Hazor, which is north of the Sea of Galilee. A fortified city is a city protected by strong walls and defenses. Baal-hazor is believed to be at Jebel el-Asur, about 24 kilometers (15 miles) north of Jerusalem.

  • he invited all the sons of the king: Sheep shearing was a time to share abundance and blessings with others (see 1 Samuel 25:2–8).

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Family, Community, and Sexual Sin

Events

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne

Places

Baal-hazor: Place where Absalom sheared his sheep Ephraim: City near the Judean wilderness; Jesus withdrew there

Glossary

Absalom Amnon Baal-Hazor Banquet David Ephraim (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Ophrah (Place) Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Sheep Shimeah Tamar (Person)

Topics

Absalom: Kills Amnon Baal-Hazor: The Place where Amnon Was Killed Entertainments: Given on Occasions of Sheep-Shearing Homicide: Felonious: Absalom Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Avenged in the Death of Amnon at the Hand of Absalom, Tamar's Brother Revenge by Absalom Revenge: Absalom Sheep: Feasting at the Time of Shearing Sheep: Time of Shearing, a Time of Rejoicing Tamar: Daughter of David