2 Samuel 13:39

Translations

Modern

And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.

Traditional

And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

Literal

And king David longed to go to Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.

Latin

Cessavitque rex David persequi Absalom, eo quod consolatus esset super Amnon interitu.

Original

Hebrew

English

And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.

Notes

2 Samuel 13:39

And King David: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version say And the spirit of the king.
longed to go to Absalom: David’s intense grief over Amnon’s death had eased. Any desire he may have had to put Absalom to death had faded, and he now wanted to restore their relationship.

2 Samuel 13:34–39

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

Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC

Related verses

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And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.
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Genesis 37:35
All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.
Philippians 2:26
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Deuteronomy 28:32
Your sons and daughters will be given to another nation, while your eyes grow weary looking for them day after day, with no power in your hand.
2 Samuel 12:19–23
When David saw that his servants were whispering to one another, he perceived that the child was dead. So he asked his servants, “Is the child dead?” “He is dead,” they replied.
Psalm 84:2
My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Genesis 31:30
Now you have gone off because you long for your father’s house. But why have you stolen my gods?”
Psalm 119:20
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Amnon: David's firstborn son, killed by Absalom David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

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

Topics

Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David

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