2 Samuel 13:37

Absalom Flees to Geshur · 2 Samuel 13:34–39
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Translations

Modern
Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.
Traditional
But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.
Literal
And Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud king of Geshur. And he mourned for his son all the days.
Latin
Porro Absalom fugiens abiit ad Tholomai filium Ammiud regem Gessur. Luxit ergo David filium suum cunctis diebus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.

Notes

Absalom was now a fugitive. He sought refuge among his mother’s family.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Family, Community, and Sexual Sin

Events

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Ammihud: Father of Talmai, king of Geshur Talmai: King of Geshur; father of David's wife Maacah

Places

Geshur: Aramean kingdom; Talmai's domain; refuge for Absalom

Glossary

Absalom Ammihud Banish, Banishment David Geshur, Geshurites Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Talmai Tamar (Person)

Topics

Absalom: Flees to Geshur Ammihud: Father of the King of Gesher Children: Grief Occasioned by Loss of Fugitives: Absalom Talmai: King of Geshur