Translations
Modern
So 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.”
Traditional
Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.
Literal
And now let not my lord the king put to his heart the thing, to think that all the sons of the king are dead. For Amnon alone is dead.”
Latin
Nunc ergo ne ponat dominus meus rex super cor suum verbum istud, dicens: Omnes filii regis occisi sunt: quoniam Amnon solus mortuus est.
Original
Hebrew
English
So 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.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Amnon: David's firstborn son, killed by Absalom
Glossary
Absalom Amnon David Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Tamar (Person)
Topics
Jonadab: Nephew of David: Comforts David Upon the Death of Amnon Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Avenged in the Death of Amnon at the Hand of Absalom, Tamar's Brother