Holy Scripture
2 Samuel 13:37
A church father on this verse
“This is the first introduction of divine punishment; the first but not the only one. A long series of great tribulations followed, and an almost unending succession of misfortunes scarcely left his house. Tamar was corrupted by the madness of Amnon, and Amnon was slain by Absalom. A grave crime was committed by one br…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
37But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai son of Ammihud king of Geshur to the land of Chamaachad: and King David mourned for his son continually.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
35And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king’s sons are present: according to the word of thy servant, so has it happened.
36And it came to pass when he had finished speaking, that, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voices and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept with a very great weeping.
— 2 Samuel 13:37 —
38So Absalom fled, and departed to Geshur, and was there three years.
39And King David ceased to go out after Absalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, touching his death.