2 Samuel 13:22

Yet Absalom did not speak to Amnon, neither good nor evil. For Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

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In The King James Version

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

In Context

21And when king David had heard about these things, he was deeply grieved. But he was not willing to afflict the spirit of his son Amnon. For he loved him, since he was his firstborn.

23Then, after the time of two years, it happened that the sheep of Absalom were being shorn in Baal-hazor, which is near Ephraim. And Absalom invited all the sons of the king.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:24And he saw in a dream, God saying to him, “Beware that you not speak anything harsh against Jacob.”

Leviticus 19:17You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but reprove him openly, lest you have sin over him.

Proverbs 25:9Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider,

Proverbs 26:26Whoever covers hatred with deceit, his malice shall be revealed in the assembly.

Ecclesiastes 7:9The end of a speech is better than the beginning. Patience is better than arrogance.

Ephesians 4:26“Be angry, but do not be willing to sin.” Do not let the sun set over your anger.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 13:22-30

The Plot Against Amnon. ( b. c. 1032.) 21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. 22 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. 23 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. 24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and… Read the whole commentary →

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