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30 While they were on the way, a report reached David (beloved): “Absalom (my father is peace) has struck down all the sons of the king; not one of them is left!” 31 Then the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground. And all his servants stood by with their clothes torn. 32 But Jonadab (YHWH is willing), the son of David’s (beloved) brother Shimeah (fame), spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon (faithful) is dead. In fact, Absalom (my father is peace) has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar (palm-tree). 33 So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon (faithful) is dead.” 34 Meanwhile, Absalom (my father is peace) had fled. When the young man standing watch looked up, he saw many people coming down the road west of him (behind 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.” 35 So Jonadab (YHWH is willing) said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.” 36 And as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly. 2 Samuel 13:30-36, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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