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¹ And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 6:2 · Genesis 29:18 · Genesis 29:20 · Genesis 34:3 · Genesis 39:6 · 2 Samuel 3:2 · 2 Samuel 3:3 · 2 Samuel 11:2 · 2 Samuel 13:15 · 2 Samuel 14:27 · 1 Kings 11:1 · 1 Chronicles 3:2 · 1 Chronicles 3:9 · Proverbs 6:25 · Proverbs 31:30

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
this, that Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
had a fair H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
and Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

² And Amnon was so vexed that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything unto her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 21:4 · 2 Corinthians 7:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
was so vexed H3334 (יָצַר) — to press (intransitive), i.e. be narrow; figuratively, be in distress
that he fell sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
for his sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
a virgin H1330 (בְּתוּלָה) — a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
thought H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
it hard H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
for him to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
any thing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing

³ But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtle man.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:1 · Genesis 38:1 · Genesis 38:20 · Judges 14:20 · 1 Samuel 16:9 · 2 Samuel 13:32 · 2 Samuel 14:2 · 2 Samuel 14:19 · 2 Samuel 21:21 · 1 Chronicles 2:13 · 1 Chronicles 27:32 · Esther 5:10 · Esther 5:14 · Esther 6:13 · Proverbs 19:6 · Jeremiah 4:22 · 1 Corinthians 3:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
had a friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Jonadab H3122 (יוֹנָדָב) — Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Shimeah H8093 (שִׁמְעָה) — Shimah, an Israelite
David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
and Jonadab H3122 (יוֹנָדָב) — Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite
a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
subtil H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

⁴ And he said unto him, Why, O son of the king, art thou thus lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 18:9 · Leviticus 20:17 · 1 Kings 21:5 · 1 Kings 21:7 · Esther 5:13 · Isaiah 3:9 · Jeremiah 8:12 · Micah 7:3 · Luke 12:32

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
lean H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
from day H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
to day H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
wilt thou not tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
me? And Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, I love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Absalom’s H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)

⁵ And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and feign thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, Let my sister Tamar come, I pray thee, and give me bread to eat, and dress the food in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it from her hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 16:21 · Psalms 50:18 · Proverbs 19:27 · Acts 23:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Jonadab H3082 (יְהוֹנָדָב) — Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of an Arab
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Lay thee down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
on thy bed H4904 (מִשְׁכָּב) — a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse
and make thyself sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
and when thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
thee, say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, I pray thee, let my sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
and give H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
me meat H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
and dress H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
the meat H1279 (בִּרְיָה) — food
in my sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
that I may see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
and eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
at her hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

⁶ So Amnon lay down, and feigned himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, Let my sister Tamar come, I pray thee, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat from her hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 18:6 · Matthew 13:33

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
lay down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
and made himself sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
and when the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
him, Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
I pray thee, let Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
my sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
and make H3823 (לָבַב) — properly, to be enclosed (as if with fat); by implication (as denominative from 3824); to unheart; i.e. (in a good sense) transport (with love), or (in a bad se…
me a couple H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
of cakes H3834 (לָבִיבָה) — a cake (either as fried or turned)
in my sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
that I may eat H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
at her hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…

⁷ Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and dress him food.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 15:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
home H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
to Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
now to thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Amnon’s H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
and dress H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
him meat H1279 (בִּרְיָה) — food

⁸ So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 27:22

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to her brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Amnon’s H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
and he was laid down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
And she took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
flour H1217 (בָּצֵק) — dough (as swelling by fermentation)
and kneaded H3888 (לוּשׁ) — to knead
and made cakes H3823 (לָבַב) — properly, to be enclosed (as if with fat); by implication (as denominative from 3824); to unheart; i.e. (in a good sense) transport (with love), or (in a bad se…
in his sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
and did bake H1310 (בָּשַׁל) — properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
the cakes H3834 (לָבִיבָה) — a cake (either as fried or turned)

⁹ And she took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 45:1 · Judges 3:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And she took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
a pan H4958 (מַשְׂרֵת) — a pan
out H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
him; but he refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
And Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Have out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
all men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
from me. And they went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

¹⁰ And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat from thy hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
Bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
the meat H1279 (בִּרְיָה) — food
into the chamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
that I may eat H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
of thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
And Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
the cakes H3834 (לָבִיבָה) — a cake (either as fried or turned)
which she had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
her brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

¹¹ And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 39:11 · Genesis 39:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when she had brought H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
unto him to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
he took hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
of her, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto her, Come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
with me, my sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)

¹² And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 34:2 · Genesis 34:7 · Leviticus 18:9 · Leviticus 18:11 · Leviticus 20:17 · Deuteronomy 22:29 · Judges 19:23 · Judges 20:6 · Proverbs 5:22 · Proverbs 7:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And she answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
him, Nay, my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
do not force H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
me; for no such thing ought H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
to be done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
not thou this folly H5039 (נְבָלָה) — foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment

¹³ And I, whither shall I carry my shame? and as for thee, thou wilt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 19:8 · Genesis 20:12 · Judges 19:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I, whither shall I cause my shame H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and as for thee, thou shalt be as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
of the fools H5036 (נָבָל) — stupid; wicked (especially impious)
in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
Now therefore, I pray thee, speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
for he will not withhold H4513 (מָנַע) — to debar (negatively or positively) from benefit or injury

¹⁴ Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 34:2 · Deuteronomy 22:25 · Judges 20:5 · 2 Samuel 12:11 · Esther 7:8

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Howbeit he would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
unto her voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
but, being stronger H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
than she, forced H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
her, and lay H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)

¹⁵ Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
her exceedingly H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
her exceedingly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
so that the hatred H8135 (שִׂנְאָה) — hate
wherewith he hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
greater H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
than the love H160 (אַהֲבָה)
wherewith he had loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
her. And Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto her, Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
be gone H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

¹⁶ And she said unto him, Not so, because this great wrong in putting me forth is worse than the other that thou didst unto me. But he would not hearken unto her.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
no cause H182 (אוֹדוֹת) — turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of
this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
in sending me away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
greater H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
than the other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
that thou didst H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
unto me. But he would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

¹⁷ Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
his servant H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
that ministered H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
unto him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Put H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
out H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
from me, and bolt H5274 (נָעַל) — properly, to fasten up, i.e. with a bar or cord; hence, to sandal, i.e. furnish with slippers
the door H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

¹⁸ And she had a garment of divers colors upon her; for with such robes were the king’s daughters that were virgins apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 37:3 · Genesis 37:23 · Genesis 37:32 · Judges 5:30 · Psalms 45:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

a garment H3801 (כְּתֹנֶת) — a shirt
of divers colours H6446 (פַּס) — a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps simply a wide one; from the original sense of the root, i.e. of many breadths)
upon her: for with such robes H4598 (מְעִיל) — a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment)
were the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
virgins H1330 (בְּתוּלָה) — a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
apparelled H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
Then his servant H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
brought H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
her out H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
and bolted H5274 (נָעַל) — properly, to fasten up, i.e. with a bar or cord; hence, to sandal, i.e. furnish with slippers
the door H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

¹⁹ And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colors that was on her; and she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as she went.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 7:6 · 1 Samuel 4:12 · 2 Samuel 1:2 · 2 Samuel 1:11 · Esther 4:1 · Job 2:12 · Job 42:6 · Jeremiah 2:37

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
put H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
ashes H665 (אֵפֶר) — ashes
on her head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
and rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
her garment H3801 (כְּתֹנֶת) — a shirt
of divers colours H6446 (פַּס) — a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps simply a wide one; from the original sense of the root, i.e. of many breadths)
on her, and laid H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
her hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
on H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
crying H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly

²⁰ And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but now hold thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; take not this thing to heart. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 34:2 · Genesis 46:15 · Proverbs 26:24 · Romans 12:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
her brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto her, Hath Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
been with thee? but hold now thy peace H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
my sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
regard H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
regard H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
not this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
So Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place
remained H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
in her brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Absalom’s H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

²¹ But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 34:7 · Genesis 35:22 · 1 Samuel 2:22 · 1 Samuel 2:29 · 2 Samuel 3:28 · 2 Samuel 12:5 · 2 Samuel 12:10 · Psalms 101:8

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But when king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
of all these things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
he was very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
wroth H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

²² And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 24:50 · Genesis 31:24 · Genesis 31:29 · Leviticus 19:17 · Proverbs 10:18 · Proverbs 25:9 · Proverbs 26:24 · Proverbs 26:26 · Proverbs 27:4 · Ecclesiastes 7:9 · Matthew 18:15 · Ephesians 4:26 · Ephesians 4:31

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
unto his brother Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
neither good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
nor bad H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
for Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
because H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
he had forced H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
his sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place

²³ And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 31:19 · Genesis 38:12 · 1 Samuel 25:2 · 1 Samuel 25:4 · 1 Samuel 25:7 · 1 Samuel 25:36 · 1 Kings 1:9 · 1 Kings 1:19 · 1 Kings 1:25 · 2 Kings 3:4 · 2 Chronicles 26:10 · Nehemiah 11:33

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass after two full H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
that Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
had sheepshearers H1494 (גָּזַז) — to cut off; specifically to shear a flock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy
in Baal–hazor H1178 (בַּעַל חָצוֹר) — Baal-Chatsor, a place in Palestine
beside Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
and Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
invited H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

²⁴ And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheep-shearers; let the king, I pray thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 11:8 · Psalms 12:2 · Psalms 55:21 · Jeremiah 41:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Behold now, thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
hath sheepshearers H1494 (גָּזַז) — to cut off; specifically to shear a flock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy
let H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
I beseech thee, and his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant

²⁵ And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 19:2 · Judges 19:7 · Ruth 2:4 · 2 Samuel 14:22 · Luke 14:23 · Luke 24:29 · Acts 16:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
Nay, my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
let us not all now go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
lest we be chargeable H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
unto thee. And he pressed H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
him: howbeit he would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
not go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
but blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

²⁶ Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 3:27 · 2 Samuel 11:13 · 2 Samuel 20:9 · Psalms 55:21 · Proverbs 26:24 · Jeremiah 9:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
If not, I pray thee, let my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with us. And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Why should he go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

²⁷ But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 26:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
pressed H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
him, that he let Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
and all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

²⁸ And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 9:21 · Genesis 19:32 · Exodus 1:16 · Exodus 1:18 · Numbers 22:16 · Joshua 1:9 · Judges 19:6 · Judges 19:9 · Judges 19:22 · Ruth 3:7 · 1 Samuel 18:22 · 1 Samuel 22:17 · 1 Samuel 25:36 · 1 Samuel 28:10 · 1 Samuel 28:13 · 2 Samuel 11:13 · 2 Samuel 11:15 · 2 Samuel 12:10 · 2 Samuel 14:6 · 1 Kings 20:16 · Esther 1:10 · Psalms 104:15 · Ecclesiastes 9:7 · Ecclesiastes 10:19 · Daniel 5:2 · Daniel 5:30 · Luke 21:34 · Acts 5:29

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
his servants H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Mark H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
ye now when Amnon’s H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
is merry H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
with wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
and when I say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto you, Smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
then kill H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
him, fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
not: have not I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
you? be courageous H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
and be valiant H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
and be valiant H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

²⁹ 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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 36:24 · Leviticus 19:19 · 1 Samuel 22:18 · 2 Samuel 12:10 · 2 Samuel 14:6 · 2 Samuel 18:9 · 1 Kings 1:33 · 1 Kings 21:11 · 2 Kings 1:9 · Proverbs 29:12 · Micah 7:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the servants H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
of Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
unto Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
as Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
Then all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
gat him up H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
upon his mule H6505 (פֶּרֶד) — a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)
and fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)

³⁰ And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 11:35

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass, while they were in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
that tidings H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
hath slain H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and there is not one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
of them left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

³¹ Then the king arose, and rent his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 37:29 · Genesis 37:34 · Joshua 7:6 · 2 Samuel 1:11 · 2 Samuel 3:31 · 2 Samuel 12:16 · Job 1:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and tare H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
his garments H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
and lay H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
on the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
and all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
by with their clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)

³² And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have killed 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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 27:41 · 1 Samuel 16:9 · 2 Samuel 13:3 · Psalms 7:14 · Proverbs 24:11

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Jonadab H3122 (יוֹנָדָב) — Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Shimeah H8093 (שִׁמְעָה) — Shimah, an Israelite
David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Let not my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
suppose H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
they have slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
all the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
for Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
only is dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
for by the appointment H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
of Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
this hath been determined H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
from the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
that he forced H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
his sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
Tamar H8559 (תָּמָר) — Tamar, the name of three women and a place

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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 19:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now therefore let not my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
take H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
to his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
to think H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
that all the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
are dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
for Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
only is dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 4:8 · 2 Samuel 13:37 · Proverbs 28:17 · Amos 5:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
And the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
that kept the watch H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
and looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
and, behold, there came H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
of the hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
side H6654 (צַד) — a side; figuratively, an adversary
behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

³⁵ And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Jonadab H3122 (יוֹנָדָב) — Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
Behold, the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
as thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
said H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 12:21 · 2 Samuel 13:15 · 2 Samuel 18:33

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
of speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
that, behold, the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
and lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
also and all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
sore H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
sore H1065 (בְּכִי) — a weeping; by analogy, a dripping

³⁷ But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 3:3 · 2 Samuel 13:34 · 2 Samuel 14:13 · 2 Samuel 14:23 · 2 Samuel 14:32 · 2 Samuel 15:8 · 1 Chronicles 3:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Talmai H8526 (תַּלְמַי) — Talmai, the name of a Canaanite and a Syrian
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ammihud H5989 (עַמִּיהוּד) — Ammihud, the name of three Israelites
of Ammihud H5991 (עַמִּיחוּר) — Ammichur, a Syrian prince
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Geshur H1650 (גְּשׁוּר) — Geshur, a district of Syria
mourned H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
for his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
every day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

³⁸ So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 3:3 · 2 Samuel 14:13 · 2 Samuel 14:23 · 2 Samuel 14:32 · 2 Samuel 15:8

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Geshur H1650 (גְּשׁוּר) — Geshur, a district of Syria
and was there three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)

³⁹ And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 24:67 · Genesis 31:30 · Genesis 37:35 · Genesis 38:12 · Deuteronomy 28:32 · 2 Samuel 12:19 · 2 Samuel 14:1 · Psalms 84:2 · Psalms 119:20 · Philippians 2:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
longed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
to go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
unto Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
for he was comforted H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
concerning Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
seeing he was dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill