2 Samuel 13:22

And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating 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 all this, he was furious.

23Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:24But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”

Leviticus 19:17You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

Proverbs 25:9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

Proverbs 26:26Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.

Ecclesiastes 7:9Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

Ephesians 4:26“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon 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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