2 Samuel 13:32

And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, Let not my lord have the idea that all the sons of the king have been put to death; for only Amnon is dead: this has been purposed by Absalom from the day when he took his sister Tamar by force.

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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.

In Context

31Then the king got up in great grief, stretching himself out on the earth: and all his servants were by his side, with their clothing parted.

33So now, let not my lord the king take this thing to heart, with the idea that all the king's sons are dead: for only Amnon is dead.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 16:9Then Jesse made Shammah come before him. And he said, The Lord has not taken this one.

Psalms 7:14\7:13\He has made ready for him the instruments of death; he makes his arrows flames of fire.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 13:31-39

Amnon's Death; Absalom's Flight. ( b. c. 1032.) 30 And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left. 31 Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent. 32 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… Read the whole commentary →

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