Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Absalom’s men did to Amnon what Absalom had ordered. Then all the king’s sons got up, mounted their mules and fled. New Living Translation So at Absalom’s signal they murdered Amnon. Then the other sons of the king jumped on their mules and fled. English Standard Version So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each mounted his mule and fled. Berean Standard Bible So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. King James Bible And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. New King James Version So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each one got on his mule and fled. New American Standard Bible And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons got up and each mounted his mule and fled. NASB 1995 The servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled. NASB 1977 And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled. Legacy Standard Bible Thus the young men of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled. Amplified Bible So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons got up, and every man mounted his mule and fled. Christian Standard Bible So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king’s sons got up, and each fled on his mule. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king’s sons got up, and each fled on his mule. American Standard Version And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. Contemporary English Version Absalom's servants killed Amnon, just as Absalom had told them. The rest of the king's sons quickly rode away on their mules to escape from Absalom. English Revised Version And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. GOD'S WORD® Translation Absalom's servants did to Amnon as Absalom had ordered. Then all the king's sons got up, mounted their mules, and fled. Good News Translation So the servants followed Absalom's instructions and killed Amnon. All the rest of David's sons mounted their mules and fled. International Standard Version So Absalom's young men did to Amnon just as they had been ordered, but the rest of David's sons jumped up, mounted their mules, and escaped. Majority Standard Bible So Absalom?s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. NET Bible So Absalom's servants did to Amnon exactly what Absalom had instructed. Then all the king's sons got up; each one rode away on his mule and fled. New Heart English Bible So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king?s sons got up, and each mounted his mule and fled. Webster's Bible Translation And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man rode upon his mule, and fled. World English Bible The servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man got up on his mule and fled. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the young men of Absalom do to Amnon as Absalom commanded, and all the sons of the king rise, and they ride, each on his mule, and flee. Young's Literal Translation And the young men of Absalom do to Amnon as Absalom commanded, and rise do all the sons of the king, and they ride, each on his mule, and flee. Smith's Literal Translation And Absalom's boys will do to Amnon as Absalom commanded. And all the king's sons will rise up and ride each upon his mule and flee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded them. And all the king's sons arose and got up every man upon his mule, and fled. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the servants of Absalom acted against Amnon, just as Absalom had commanded them. And all the sons of the king rose up, and each one climbed upon his mule and fled. New American Bible When the attendants did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded, all the king’s other sons rose up, mounted their mules, and fled. New Revised Standard Version So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons rose, and each mounted his mule and fled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded them. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man mounted his mule and fled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Servants of Abishlum did just as Abishlum commanded them, and all the sons of the King arose, and they mounted each man on his mule and they fled OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man got him up upon his mule, and fled. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the servants of Abessalom did to Amnon as Abessalom commanded them: and all the sons of the king rose up, and they mounted every man his mule, and fled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom's Revenge on Amnon…28Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!” 29So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. 30While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom has struck down all the sons of the king; not one of them is left!”… Cross References Genesis 4:8 Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. 1 Kings 2:25 So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. 1 Kings 2:34 So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. 1 Kings 2:46 Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon. 2 Samuel 12:10 Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 2 Samuel 11:15 In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” 2 Samuel 14:30 Then Absalom said to his servants, “Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire!” And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. 2 Samuel 18:14 But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. 1 Samuel 18:11 and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. 1 Samuel 19:10 Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. 1 Samuel 20:33 Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. Matthew 14:8-11 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” / The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted / and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. ... Mark 6:24-28 Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” / At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” / The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her. ... Acts 7:58-60 They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. / While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Treasury of Scripture And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man got him up on his mule, and fled. servants 1 Samuel 22:18,19 And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod… 1 Kings 21:11-13 And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them… 2 Kings 1:9-12 Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spake unto him, Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down… gat him up [heb] rode 2 Samuel 18:9 And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away. Genesis 36:24 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father. Leviticus 19:19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Amnon Beast Commanded Fled Flee Flight Gat King's Mounted Mule Ordered Ride Rise Rode Servants YoungJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Amnon Beast Commanded Fled Flee Flight Gat King's Mounted Mule Ordered Ride Rise Rode Servants Young2 Samuel 13 1. Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.15. He hates her, and shamefully turns her away 19. Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose 23. At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon 31. David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab 37. Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Absalom's young men: In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was common for royal figures to have servants or attendants who carried out their commands. Absalom, as a son of King David, had authority over his servants, who were loyal to him. did to Amnon: This refers to the murder of Amnon, Absalom's half-brother. Amnon had previously violated their sister Tamar, which led to Absalom's deep-seated hatred and desire for revenge. This act of vengeance reflects the law of retribution common in ancient cultures, where family honor and justice were paramount. just as Absalom had ordered: Absalom's premeditated plan highlights his cunning and determination. This act of revenge was not impulsive but carefully orchestrated, showing Absalom's willingness to take justice into his own hands, bypassing the legal and moral authority of his father, King David. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and later rebellion against his father. In this passage, he orchestrates the murder of his half-brother Amnon. 2. Amnon The firstborn son of King David, who previously committed a grievous sin against his half-sister Tamar, leading to Absalom's vengeful plot against him. 3. King David's Sons The other sons of King David who were present at the event. Their immediate flight indicates the fear and chaos following Amnon's murder. 4. Mules The mode of transportation for the king's sons, symbolizing their royal status and the urgency of their escape. 5. The Event The murder of Amnon by Absalom's command, a pivotal moment in the account that sets off a chain of events leading to Absalom's eventual rebellion. Teaching Points Consequences of SinThe account illustrates the destructive consequences of sin, both personal and familial. Amnon's sin against Tamar sets off a tragic chain of events. Justice and Vengeance Absalom's actions highlight the difference between human vengeance and divine justice. Believers are called to trust in God's justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. Family Dynamics The account underscores the importance of addressing family issues and conflicts biblically and promptly to prevent escalation. Fear and Flight The reaction of David's sons reflects the fear that sin and violence instill, leading to chaos and disunity. God's Sovereignty Despite human sinfulness and failure, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold, reminding believers of His ultimate control over all events.(29) As Absalom had commanded.--It was quite customary for the servants of a prince to obey his orders without question, leaving the entire responsibility to rest with him. In this case, if Chileab (or Daniel) was already dead, as seems probable, Absalom stood next in the succession to Amnon, and, however it may have been with himself, his retainers may have looked upon this as a preparatory step towards the throne. The blow was too sudden and unexpected to allow of interference by the other princes. Upon his mule.--Although David had reserved a number of horses from the spoil of his Syrian victories (2Samuel 8:4), the mule was still ridden by persons of distinction (2Samuel 18:9; 1Kings 1:33; 1Kings 1:38). The breeding of mules was forbidden in the Law (Leviticus 19:19), but they were brought in by commerce (1Kings 10:25). . . . Hebrew So Absalom’sאַבְשָׁלוֹם֙ (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites young men נַעֲרֵ֤י (na·‘ă·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer did וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֞וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make to Amnon לְאַמְנ֔וֹן (lə·’am·nō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Absalom אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites had ordered. צִוָּ֖ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Then all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the rest of the king’s הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son got up, וַיָּקֻ֣מוּ ׀ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and each one אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person fled וַיָּנֻֽסוּ׃ (way·yā·nu·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his mule. פִּרְדּ֖וֹ (pir·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6505: A mule Links 2 Samuel 13:29 NIV2 Samuel 13:29 NLT 2 Samuel 13:29 ESV 2 Samuel 13:29 NASB 2 Samuel 13:29 KJV 2 Samuel 13:29 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:29 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:29 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:29 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:29 The servants of Absalom did to Amnon (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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