2 Samuel 13:22

Absalom didn't talk to Amnon at all because he hated Amnon for raping 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

21When King David heard about it, he was very angry.

23Some two years later, when his sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, Absalom invited all the king's sons to join the celebrations.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:24But during the night God came to Laban in a dream and told him, “Watch what you say to Jacob. Don't try to persuade him to come back, and don't threaten him either.”

Leviticus 19:17Don't hold onto hateful feelings towards others. Talk honestly with your neighbors, so that you don't sin because of them.

Proverbs 25:9Discuss the case with your neighbor himself, and don't betray someone else's secret,

Proverbs 26:26Even though their hatred may be hidden by cunning tricks, their evil will be revealed to everyone.

Ecclesiastes 7:9Don't be quick to get angry, for anger controls the minds of fools.

Ephesians 4:26Don't sin by getting angry; don't let evening come and find you still mad—

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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