2 Samuel 13:35
New International Version
Jonadab said to the king, “See, the king’s sons have come; it has happened just as your servant said.”

New Living Translation
“Look!” Jonadab told the king. “There they are now! The king’s sons are coming, just as I said.”

English Standard Version
And Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; as your servant said, so it has come about.”

Berean Standard Bible
So Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.”

King James Bible
And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy servant said, so it is.

New King James Version
And Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king’s sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is.”

New American Standard Bible
And Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; so it has happened according to your servant’s word.”

NASB 1995
Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; according to your servant’s word, so it happened.”

NASB 1977
And Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; according to your servant’s word, so it happened.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; according to your servant’s word, so it happened.”

Amplified Bible
And Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king’s sons are coming. It has turned out just as your servant said.”

Christian Standard Bible
Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king’s sons have come! It’s exactly like your servant said.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king’s sons have come! It’s exactly like your servant said.”

American Standard Version
And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Contemporary English Version
Jonadab said, "Your Majesty, look! Here come your sons now, just as I told you."

English Revised Version
And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Jonadab told the king, "The king's sons have come. It's just as I said."

Good News Translation
Jonadab said to David, "Those are your sons coming, just as I said they would."

International Standard Version
Jonadab told the king, "Look! Here come the king's sons. This thing has turned out just like your servant reported."

Majority Standard Bible
So Jonadab said to the king, ?Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.?

NET Bible
Jonadab said to the king, "Look! The king's sons have come! It's just as I said!"

New Heart English Bible
Jonadab said to the king, "Look, the king's sons are coming. It is as your servant said."

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king's sons come; as thy servant said, so it is.

World English Bible
Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons are coming! It is as your servant said.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jonadab says to the king, “Behold, the sons of the king have come; as the word of your servant, so it has been.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jonadab saith unto the king, 'Lo, the sons of the king have come; as the word of thy servant, so it hath been.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jonadab will say to the king, Behold, the king's sons came; as thy servant spake, so it was.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jonadab said to the king: Behold the king's sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jonadab said to the king: “Behold, the sons of the king are here. In accord with the word of your servant, so it has happened.”

New American Bible
So Jonadab said to the king: “There! The king’s sons have come. It is as your servant said.”

New Revised Standard Version
Jonadab said to the king, “See, the king’s sons have come; as your servant said, so it has come about.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king's sons come; as your servant said, so it is.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yunadab said to the King: “Behold, the sons of the King are coming, just as your Servant said, so it is!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jonadab said unto the king: 'Behold, the king's sons are come; as thy servant said, so it is.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king's sons are present: according to the word of thy servant, so has it happened.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Absalom Flees to Geshur
34Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. When the young man standing watch looked up, he saw many people coming down the road west of him, along the side of the hill. And the watchman went and reported to the king, “I see men coming from the direction of Horonaim, along the side of the hill.” 35So Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.” 36And as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.…

Cross References
Genesis 37:31-34
Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!” ...

Judges 19:29-30
When he reached his house, he picked up a knife, took hold of his concubine, cut her limb by limb into twelve pieces, and sent her throughout the territory of Israel. / And everyone who saw it said, “Nothing like this has been seen or done from the day the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt until this day. Think it over, take counsel, and speak up!”

2 Samuel 12:11-12
This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. / You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’”

2 Samuel 14:1-24
Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom. / So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time. / Then go to the king and speak these words to him.” And Joab put the words in her mouth. ...

2 Samuel 15:1-6
Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. / He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” ...

1 Kings 2:28-34
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...

1 Kings 21:11-13
So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel had instructed in the letters she had written to them. / They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people. / And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...

Isaiah 5:20-23
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. / Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, ...

Jeremiah 9:4-6
“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. / You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 10:21
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

Mark 14:43-46
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...

Luke 22:47-48
While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”


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2 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 Jonadab said to the king
Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, is a pivotal character in this narrative. His role as a counselor and his cunning nature are highlighted in the preceding verses. The Hebrew root for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) often implies not just speaking but declaring or advising, which is fitting given Jonadab's influence. Historically, counselors held significant sway in royal courts, and Jonadab's words here are a continuation of his earlier manipulations. His relationship with the king underscores the importance of familial ties and the trust placed in kin, even when such trust is misplaced.

Look, the king’s sons have arrived!
The phrase "Look" (הִנֵּה, hinneh) is an imperative often used to draw attention to something significant or unexpected. In this context, it serves to shift the king's focus to the arrival of his sons, a moment fraught with tension and relief. The "king’s sons" refers to the royal offspring, who were central to the dynastic continuity and political stability of the kingdom. Their arrival is a pivotal moment, as it confirms Jonadab's earlier assurances and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The historical context of royal succession and the importance of heirs in ancient Israelite society add depth to this moment.

It is just as your servant said
Jonadab's use of "your servant" (עַבְדֶּךָ, 'avdekha) is a formal expression of humility and loyalty, common in courtly language. However, given Jonadab's previous actions, this phrase carries a layer of irony. His earlier advice led to tragic consequences, yet here he presents himself as a faithful servant whose words have proven true. This highlights the theme of deceptive appearances and the complexity of human motives. Scripturally, it serves as a reminder of the need for discernment and the potential for manipulation even among those who appear loyal. The phrase underscores the fulfillment of Jonadab's prediction, emphasizing the unfolding of events as he had orchestrated.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Jonadab
יֽוֹנָדָב֙ (yō·w·nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3122: Jonadab

said
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the king,
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

“Look,
הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the king’s
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

sons
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

have arrived!
בָּ֑אוּ (bā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

It is just as
כֵּ֥ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

your servant
עַבְדְּךָ֖ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

said.”
כִּדְבַ֥ר (kiḏ·ḇar)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause


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