Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he stayed there three years. New Living Translation He stayed there in Geshur for three years. English Standard Version So Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Berean Standard Bible After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years. King James Bible So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. New King James Version So Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there three years. New American Standard Bible So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there for three years. NASB 1995 So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years. NASB 1977 So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years. Legacy Standard Bible So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years. Amplified Bible So Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there for three years. Christian Standard Bible After Absalom had fled to Geshur and had been there three years, Holman Christian Standard Bible Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur where he stayed three years. American Standard Version So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. English Revised Version So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. GOD'S WORD® Translation Absalom, having fled to Geshur, stayed there three years. International Standard Version After fleeing to Geshur, Absalom remained there for three years. Majority Standard Bible After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years. NET Bible After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years. New Heart English Bible And Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur, and was there three years. Webster's Bible Translation So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. World English Bible So Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Absalom has fled, and goes to Geshur, and is there [for] three years; Young's Literal Translation And Absalom hath fled, and goeth to Geshur, and is there three years; Smith's Literal Translation And Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and he will be there three years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Absalom after he was fled, and come into Gessur, was there three years. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible and stayed in Geshur for three years. New Revised Standard Version Absalom, having fled to Geshur, stayed there three years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Absalom fled and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abishlum fled and he went to Geshur and he was there three years OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Abessalom fled, and departed to Gedsur, and was there three years. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Absalom Flees to Geshur…37Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day. 38After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years. 39And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.… Cross References 2 Samuel 14:23 So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 14:28 Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years without seeing the face of the king. 2 Samuel 3:3 his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; 2 Samuel 15:7-8 After four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I have made to the LORD. / For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” 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.” ... Genesis 27:43-45 So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. / Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides— / until your brother’s rage against you wanes and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?” Genesis 31:20-21 Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was running away. / So he fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for the hill country of Gilead. Genesis 32:6-7 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” / In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. Genesis 33:1-4 Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ... Numbers 35:25-28 The assembly is to protect the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood. Then the assembly will return him to the city of refuge to which he fled, and he must live there until the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil. / But if the manslayer ever goes outside the limits of the city of refuge to which he fled / and the avenger of blood finds him outside of his city of refuge and kills him, then the avenger will not be guilty of bloodshed, ... Joshua 20:2-6 “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, / so that anyone who kills another unintentionally or accidentally may flee there. These will be your refuge from the avenger of blood. / When someone flees to one of these cities, stands at the entrance of the city gate, and states his case before its elders, they are to bring him into the city and give him a place to live among them. ... 1 Samuel 26:19 Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’ 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ... 1 Kings 11:40 Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam. But Jeroboam arose and fled to Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, where he remained until the death of Solomon. 1 Kings 12:2 When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. Treasury of Scripture So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. A. Joshua 13:13 Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day. 1 Samuel 27:8 And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 3:14 Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day. Joshua 12:5 And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. 2 Samuel 14:23,32 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem… Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Fled Geshur Sorrowing Three TimeJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Fled Geshur Sorrowing Three Time2 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 After Absalom had fled Absalom's flight was a direct consequence of his murder of Amnon, his half-brother, as retribution for the rape of their sister Tamar. This act of vengeance reflects the deep-seated familial and moral conflicts within David's household. The flight signifies Absalom's awareness of the gravity of his crime and the potential repercussions from King David, his father. This event is a turning point in Absalom's life, setting the stage for his eventual rebellion against David. and gone to Geshur he stayed there three years Persons / Places / Events 1. AbsalomThe third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and later rebellion against his father. His actions in this chapter follow the murder of his half-brother Amnon, who had wronged his sister Tamar. 2. Geshur A small Aramean kingdom located northeast of the Sea of Galilee. It was ruled by Absalom's maternal grandfather, Talmai, providing Absalom a place of refuge after he fled from Israel. 3. David The King of Israel and father of Absalom. His complex relationship with his children and his response to Absalom's actions are central to the account. 4. Amnon David's firstborn son, whose assault on his half-sister Tamar sets off a chain of events leading to his murder by Absalom. 5. Tamar The daughter of David and sister of Absalom, whose tragic account of abuse and its aftermath is a pivotal moment in the account. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinAbsalom's actions are a direct result of unchecked sin within David's family. This account reminds us of the ripple effects of sin and the importance of addressing wrongdoing promptly and justly. The Complexity of Forgiveness David's struggle to reconcile with Absalom after his exile illustrates the difficulty of forgiveness, especially within family dynamics. It challenges us to consider how we approach forgiveness in our own lives. The Role of Justice and Mercy The tension between justice and mercy is evident in David's response to Absalom's actions. As believers, we are called to seek a balance between these two attributes, reflecting God's character. The Importance of Family Leadership David's passive response to the sins of his children serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of active and godly leadership within the family. Seeking Refuge in God Absalom's physical refuge in Geshur contrasts with the spiritual refuge we are called to seek in God. This encourages us to find our ultimate safety and peace in Him.(38) Was there three years.--This is the third time the flight of Absalom has been mentioned; but, after the custom of Scripture narrative, each repetition has been for the purpose of introducing some additional fact. In 2Samuel 13:34 the simple fact of his flight is stated; in 2Samuel 13:37 it is added that he went to his grandfather, and here that he remained with him three years. Hebrew After Absalomוְאַבְשָׁל֥וֹם (wə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites had fled בָּרַ֖ח (bā·raḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly and gone וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to Geshur, גְּשׁ֑וּר (gə·šūr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1650: Geshur -- a territory East of the upper Jordan, also inhabitants of Geshur he stayed וַיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be there שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither three שָׁלֹ֥שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice years. שָׁנִֽים׃ (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year Links 2 Samuel 13:38 NIV2 Samuel 13:38 NLT 2 Samuel 13:38 ESV 2 Samuel 13:38 NASB 2 Samuel 13:38 KJV 2 Samuel 13:38 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:38 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:38 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:38 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:38 So Absalom fled and went to Geshur (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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