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King James Version
2 Samuel 13:39
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
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Christian Standard Bible®
King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death.
Hebrew Names Version
[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Avshalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Avshalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Lexham English Bible
King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled that Amnon had died.
King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled that Amnon had died.
English Standard Version
And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
New Century Version
When King David got over Amnon's death, he missed Absalom greatly.
When King David got over Amnon's death, he missed Absalom greatly.
New English Translation
The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
Amplified Bible
And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
And the heart of King David longed to go to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
New American Standard Bible
And the heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
And the heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And King Dauid desired to go forth vnto Absalom, because he was pacified concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And King Dauid desired to go forth vnto Absalom, because he was pacified concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Legacy Standard Bible
And the heart of King David was consumed with going out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he had died.
And the heart of King David was consumed with going out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he had died.
Contemporary English Version
David still felt so sad over the loss of Amnon that he wanted to take his army there and capture Absalom.
David still felt so sad over the loss of Amnon that he wanted to take his army there and capture Absalom.
Complete Jewish Bible
But as King David became reconciled to the death of his son Amnon, he was increasingly filled with longing to see Avshalom.
But as King David became reconciled to the death of his son Amnon, he was increasingly filled with longing to see Avshalom.
Darby Translation
And king David longed to go forth to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And king David longed to go forth to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Easy-to-Read Version
King David was comforted after Amnon died, but he missed Absalom very much.
King David was comforted after Amnon died, but he missed Absalom very much.
George Lamsa Translation
And King David longed to go forth after Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And King David longed to go forth after Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Good News Translation
but when he got over Amnon's death, he was filled with longing for his son Absalom.
but when he got over Amnon's death, he was filled with longing for his son Absalom.
Literal Translation
And King David determined to go out to Absalom, for he had been comforted for Amnon, for he had died.
And King David determined to go out to Absalom, for he had been comforted for Amnon, for he had died.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And kynge Dauid ceassed from goinge out agaynst Absalom, for he had comforted him selfe ouer Ammon that he was deed.
And kynge Dauid ceassed from goinge out agaynst Absalom, for he had comforted him selfe ouer Ammon that he was deed.
American Standard Version
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Bible in Basic English
And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.
And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And king Dauid desired to go foorth vnto Absalom: For where as Amnon was dead, he was comforted ouer him.
And king Dauid desired to go foorth vnto Absalom: For where as Amnon was dead, he was comforted ouer him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the soul of king David failed with longing for Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And the soul of king David failed with longing for Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
King James Version (1611)
And the soule of king Dauid longed to goe foorth vnto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And the soule of king Dauid longed to goe foorth vnto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And king David ceased to go out after Abessalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, touching his death.
And king David ceased to go out after Abessalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, touching his death.
English Revised Version
And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Berean Standard Bible
Then the spirit of the king longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon's death.
Then the spirit of the king longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon's death.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Dauid ceesside to pursue Absolon, for he was coumfortid on the deeth of Amon.
And Dauid ceesside to pursue Absolon, for he was coumfortid on the deeth of Amon.
Young's Literal Translation
and [the soul of] king David determineth to go out unto Absalom, for he hath been comforted for Amnon, for [he is] dead.
and [the soul of] king David determineth to go out unto Absalom, for he hath been comforted for Amnon, for [he is] dead.
Update Bible Version
And the king's spirit longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And the king's spirit longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Webster's Bible Translation
And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
World English Bible
[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
New King James Version
39 And King David [fn] longed to go to [fn] Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.
39 And King David [fn] longed to go to [fn] Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.
New Living Translation
And King David, now reconciled to Amnon's death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.
And King David, now reconciled to Amnon's death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.
New Life Bible
The spirit of King David wanted very much to go out to Absalom. For he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
The spirit of King David wanted very much to go out to Absalom. For he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
New Revised Standard
And the heart of the king went out, yearning for Absalom; for he was now consoled over the death of Amnon.
And the heart of the king went out, yearning for Absalom; for he was now consoled over the death of Amnon.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the spirit of the king pined to go forth unto Absolom, - for he had consoled himself over Amnon, in that he was dead.
And the spirit of the king pined to go forth unto Absolom, - for he had consoled himself over Amnon, in that he was dead.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(13-38) And king David ceased to pursue after Absalom, because he was comforted concerning the death of Ammon.
(13-38) And king David ceased to pursue after Absalom, because he was comforted concerning the death of Ammon.
Revised Standard Version
And the spirit of the king longed to go forth to Ab'salom; for he was comforted about Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And the spirit of the king longed to go forth to Ab'salom; for he was comforted about Amnon, seeing he was dead.
THE MESSAGE
Some time later, this happened: Absalom, David's son, had a sister who was very attractive. Her name was Tamar. Amnon, also David's son, was in love with her. Amnon was obsessed with his sister Tamar to the point of making himself sick over her. She was a virgin, so he couldn't see how he could get his hands on her. Amnon had a good friend, Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah. Jonadab was exceptionally streetwise. He said to Amnon, "Why are you moping around like this, day after day—you, the son of the king! Tell me what's eating at you." "In a word, Tamar," said Amnon. "My brother Absalom's sister. I'm in love with her." "Here's what you do," said Jonadab. "Go to bed and pretend you're sick. When your father comes to visit you, say, ‘Have my sister Tamar come and prepare some supper for me here where I can watch her and she can feed me.'" So Amnon took to his bed and acted sick. When the king came to visit, Amnon said, "Would you do me a favor? Have my sister Tamar come and make some nourishing dumplings here where I can watch her and be fed by her." David sent word to Tamar who was home at the time: "Go to the house of your brother Amnon and prepare a meal for him." So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house. She took dough, kneaded it, formed it into dumplings, and cooked them while he watched from his bed. But when she took the cooking pot and served him, he wouldn't eat. Amnon said, "Clear everyone out of the house," and they all cleared out. Then he said to Tamar, "Bring the food into my bedroom, where we can eat in privacy." She took the nourishing dumplings she had prepared and brought them to her brother Amnon in his bedroom. But when she got ready to feed him, he grabbed her and said, "Come to bed with me, sister!" "No, brother!" she said, "Don't hurt me! This kind of thing isn't done in Israel! Don't do this terrible thing! Where could I ever show my face? And you—you'll be out on the street in disgrace. Oh, please! Speak to the king—he'll let you marry me." But he wouldn't listen. Being much stronger than she, he raped her. No sooner had Amnon raped her than he hated her—an immense hatred. The hatred that he felt for her was greater than the love he'd had for her. "Get up," he said, "and get out!" "Oh no, brother," she said. "Please! This is an even worse evil than what you just did to me!" But he wouldn't listen to her. He called for his valet. "Get rid of this woman. Get her out of my sight! And lock the door after her." The valet threw her out and locked the door behind her. She was wearing a long-sleeved gown. (That's how virgin princesses used to dress from early adolescence on.) Tamar poured ashes on her head, then she ripped the long-sleeved gown, held her head in her hands, and walked away, sobbing as she went. Her brother Absalom said to her, "Has your brother Amnon had his way with you? Now, my dear sister, let's keep it quiet—a family matter. He is, after all, your brother. Don't take this so hard." Tamar lived in her brother Absalom's home, bitter and desolate. King David heard the whole story and was enraged, but he didn't discipline Amnon. David doted on him because he was his firstborn. Absalom quit speaking to Amnon—not a word, whether good or bad—because he hated him for violating his sister Tamar. Two years went by. One day Absalom threw a sheep-shearing party in Baal Hazor in the vicinity of Ephraim and invited all the king's sons. He also went to the king and invited him. "Look, I'm throwing a sheep-shearing party. Come, and bring your servants." But the king said, "No, son—not this time, and not the whole household. We'd just be a burden to you." Absalom pushed, but David wouldn't budge. But he did give him his blessing. Then Absalom said, "Well, if you won't come, at least let my brother Amnon come." "And why," said the king, "should he go with you?" But Absalom was so insistent that he gave in and let Amnon and all the rest of the king's sons go. Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king. Then he instructed his servants, "Look sharp, now. When Amnon is well into the sauce and feeling no pain, and I give the order ‘Strike Amnon,' kill him. And don't be afraid—I'm the one giving the command. Courage! You can do it!" Absalom's servants did to Amnon exactly what their master ordered. All the king's sons got out as fast as they could, jumped on their mules, and rode off. While they were still on the road, a rumor came to the king: "Absalom just killed all the king's sons—not one is left!" The king stood up, ripped his clothes to shreds, and threw himself on the floor. All his servants who were standing around at the time did the same. Just then, Jonadab, his brother Shimeah's son, stepped up. "My master must not think that all the young men, the king's sons, are dead. Only Amnon is dead. This happened because of Absalom's outrage since the day that Amnon violated his sister Tamar. So my master, the king, mustn't make things worse than they are, thinking that all your sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead." Absalom fled. Just then the sentry on duty looked up and saw a cloud of dust on the road from Horonaim alongside the mountain. He came and told the king, "I've just seen a bunch of men on the Horonaim road, coming around the mountain." Then Jonadab exclaimed to the king, "See! It's the king's sons coming, just as I said!" He had no sooner said the words than the king's sons burst in—loud laments and weeping! The king joined in, along with all the servants—loud weeping, many tears. David mourned the death of his son a long time. When Absalom fled, he went to Talmai son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. He was there three years. The king finally gave up trying to get back at Absalom. He had come to terms with Amnon's death.
Some time later, this happened: Absalom, David's son, had a sister who was very attractive. Her name was Tamar. Amnon, also David's son, was in love with her. Amnon was obsessed with his sister Tamar to the point of making himself sick over her. She was a virgin, so he couldn't see how he could get his hands on her. Amnon had a good friend, Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah. Jonadab was exceptionally streetwise. He said to Amnon, "Why are you moping around like this, day after day—you, the son of the king! Tell me what's eating at you." "In a word, Tamar," said Amnon. "My brother Absalom's sister. I'm in love with her." "Here's what you do," said Jonadab. "Go to bed and pretend you're sick. When your father comes to visit you, say, ‘Have my sister Tamar come and prepare some supper for me here where I can watch her and she can feed me.'" So Amnon took to his bed and acted sick. When the king came to visit, Amnon said, "Would you do me a favor? Have my sister Tamar come and make some nourishing dumplings here where I can watch her and be fed by her." David sent word to Tamar who was home at the time: "Go to the house of your brother Amnon and prepare a meal for him." So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house. She took dough, kneaded it, formed it into dumplings, and cooked them while he watched from his bed. But when she took the cooking pot and served him, he wouldn't eat. Amnon said, "Clear everyone out of the house," and they all cleared out. Then he said to Tamar, "Bring the food into my bedroom, where we can eat in privacy." She took the nourishing dumplings she had prepared and brought them to her brother Amnon in his bedroom. But when she got ready to feed him, he grabbed her and said, "Come to bed with me, sister!" "No, brother!" she said, "Don't hurt me! This kind of thing isn't done in Israel! Don't do this terrible thing! Where could I ever show my face? And you—you'll be out on the street in disgrace. Oh, please! Speak to the king—he'll let you marry me." But he wouldn't listen. Being much stronger than she, he raped her. No sooner had Amnon raped her than he hated her—an immense hatred. The hatred that he felt for her was greater than the love he'd had for her. "Get up," he said, "and get out!" "Oh no, brother," she said. "Please! This is an even worse evil than what you just did to me!" But he wouldn't listen to her. He called for his valet. "Get rid of this woman. Get her out of my sight! And lock the door after her." The valet threw her out and locked the door behind her. She was wearing a long-sleeved gown. (That's how virgin princesses used to dress from early adolescence on.) Tamar poured ashes on her head, then she ripped the long-sleeved gown, held her head in her hands, and walked away, sobbing as she went. Her brother Absalom said to her, "Has your brother Amnon had his way with you? Now, my dear sister, let's keep it quiet—a family matter. He is, after all, your brother. Don't take this so hard." Tamar lived in her brother Absalom's home, bitter and desolate. King David heard the whole story and was enraged, but he didn't discipline Amnon. David doted on him because he was his firstborn. Absalom quit speaking to Amnon—not a word, whether good or bad—because he hated him for violating his sister Tamar. Two years went by. One day Absalom threw a sheep-shearing party in Baal Hazor in the vicinity of Ephraim and invited all the king's sons. He also went to the king and invited him. "Look, I'm throwing a sheep-shearing party. Come, and bring your servants." But the king said, "No, son—not this time, and not the whole household. We'd just be a burden to you." Absalom pushed, but David wouldn't budge. But he did give him his blessing. Then Absalom said, "Well, if you won't come, at least let my brother Amnon come." "And why," said the king, "should he go with you?" But Absalom was so insistent that he gave in and let Amnon and all the rest of the king's sons go. Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king. Then he instructed his servants, "Look sharp, now. When Amnon is well into the sauce and feeling no pain, and I give the order ‘Strike Amnon,' kill him. And don't be afraid—I'm the one giving the command. Courage! You can do it!" Absalom's servants did to Amnon exactly what their master ordered. All the king's sons got out as fast as they could, jumped on their mules, and rode off. While they were still on the road, a rumor came to the king: "Absalom just killed all the king's sons—not one is left!" The king stood up, ripped his clothes to shreds, and threw himself on the floor. All his servants who were standing around at the time did the same. Just then, Jonadab, his brother Shimeah's son, stepped up. "My master must not think that all the young men, the king's sons, are dead. Only Amnon is dead. This happened because of Absalom's outrage since the day that Amnon violated his sister Tamar. So my master, the king, mustn't make things worse than they are, thinking that all your sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead." Absalom fled. Just then the sentry on duty looked up and saw a cloud of dust on the road from Horonaim alongside the mountain. He came and told the king, "I've just seen a bunch of men on the Horonaim road, coming around the mountain." Then Jonadab exclaimed to the king, "See! It's the king's sons coming, just as I said!" He had no sooner said the words than the king's sons burst in—loud laments and weeping! The king joined in, along with all the servants—loud weeping, many tears. David mourned the death of his son a long time. When Absalom fled, he went to Talmai son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. He was there three years. The king finally gave up trying to get back at Absalom. He had come to terms with Amnon's death.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
Contextual Overview
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 the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. 33 Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead. 34 But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side behind him. 35 And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy servant said, so it is. 36 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. 37 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. 38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. 39 And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the soul of: Genesis 31:30, Deuteronomy 28:32, Philippians 2:26
longed: or, was consumed, Psalms 84:2, Psalms 119:20
comforted: 2 Samuel 12:23, Genesis 24:67, Genesis 37:35, Genesis 38:12
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 12:20 - I will 2 Samuel 14:1 - toward Absalom Psalms 109:4 - For my Romans 1:11 - I long 2 Corinthians 12:15 - though 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - endeavoured
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And [the soul of] King David longed to go forth unto Absalom,.... In like manner it is supplied and paraphrased in the Targum, because the word rendered "longed" is feminine; though it may be used to denote the effeminateness of David's disposition and carriage on this occasion. Aben Ezra thinks the word "wife", should be supplied, and then the sense is, that the wife of King David, the mother of Absalom, made supplication to him to send forth one of the young men to fetch Absalom, and that by her importunity to him she stirred up a longing desire in David after him. Abarbinel observes, from another writer of theirs, that all the three years David was mourning for his son, he went out continually to seek to take vengeance on Absalom; but after that time, the mother of Absalom, or Tamar his sister, or his daughter, was importunate with the king, and restrained him from going forth to seek vengeance on Absalom; and when he was comforted concerning Amnon, that woman found means to restrain him from going out, and he restrained his servants from going forth against Absalom; and so he observes the word is used for withholding or restraining in
Psalms 40:10; and this agrees with several ancient versions, as the Vulgate Latin,
"King David ceased to persecute Absalom;''
and the Septuagint,
"King David ceased to go out to Absalom;''
and the Syriac version,
"and King David abstained from going out after Absalom:''
for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead; and could not be brought back from the grave, though Absalom might be from his exile, to which he had an inclination; but he knew not how to do it, consistent with justice and his own honour.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Longed to go forth - Rather, âlonged after Absalom,â literally, was consumed in going forth, with a sense of disappointed hope.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 13:39. David longed to go forth unto Absalom — We find that he had a very strong paternal affection for this young man, who appears to have had little to commend him but the beauty of his person. David wished either to go to him, or to bring him back; for the hand of time had now wiped off his tears for the death of his son Amnon. Joab had marked this disposition, and took care to work on it, in order to procure the return of Absalom. It would have been well for all parties had Absalom ended his days at Geshur. His return brought increasing wretchedness to his unfortunate father. And it may be generally observed that those undue, unreasonable paternal attachments are thus rewarded.
