New International VersionAs he finished speaking, the king’s sons came in, wailing loudly. The king, too, and all his attendants wept very bitterly.
New Living TranslationThey soon arrived, weeping and sobbing, and the king and all his servants wept bitterly with them.
English Standard VersionAnd as soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came and lifted up their voice and wept. And the king also and all his servants wept very bitterly.
Berean Standard BibleAnd as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James VersionSo it was, as soon as he had finished speaking, that the king’s sons indeed came, and they lifted up their voice and wept. Also the king and all his servants wept very bitterly.
New American Standard BibleAs soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came and raised their voices and wept; and the king and all his servants also wept very profusely.
NASB 1995As soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came and lifted their voices and wept; and also the king and all his servants wept very bitterly.
NASB 1977And it came about as soon as he had finished speaking, that behold, the king’s sons came and lifted their voices and wept; and also the king and all his servants wept very bitterly.
Legacy Standard BibleAs soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came and lifted their voices and wept; and also the king and all his servants wept very bitterly.
Amplified BibleAnd when he finished speaking, the king’s sons came, and they raised their voices and wept; and the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.
Christian Standard BibleJust as he finished speaking, the king’s sons entered and wept loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.
Holman Christian Standard BibleJust as he finished speaking, the king’s sons entered and wept loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept bitterly.
American Standard VersionAnd 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.
Contemporary English VersionNo sooner had he said it, than David's sons came in. They were weeping out loud, and David and all his officials cried just as loudly.
English Revised VersionAnd 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen he finished speaking, the king's sons arrived and cried loudly. The king and all his men also cried very bitterly.
Good News TranslationAs soon as he finished saying this, David's sons came in; they started crying, and David and his officials also cried bitterly.
International Standard VersionJust as he finished his comments, the king's sons arrived, crying loudly. At this, with tears overflowing, the king and his entire staff wept bitterly.
NET BibleJust as he finished speaking, the king's sons arrived, wailing and weeping. The king and all his servants wept loudly as well.
New Heart English BibleIt happened, as soon as he had finished speaking, that look, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice, and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd 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 exceedingly. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd as he finished speaking, the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly. Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly.
World English BibleAs soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voices and wept. The king also and all his servants wept bitterly. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass at his finishing to speak, that behold, the sons of the king have come, and they lift up their voice, and weep, and also the king and all his servants have wept—a very great weeping.
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass at his finishing to speak, that lo, the sons of the king have come, and they lift up their voice, and weep, and also the king and all his servants have wept -- a very great weeping.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be as he finished to speak, and behold, the king's sons came, and they will lift up their voice and weep: and the king and all his servants wept a very great weeping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he made an end of speaking, the king's sons also appeared: and coming in they lifted up their voice, and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very much.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd when he had ceased speaking, the sons of the king also appeared. And entering, they lifted up their voice, and they wept. And the king also, and all his servants, wept with an exceedingly great weeping.
New American BibleNo sooner had he finished speaking than the king’s sons came in, weeping aloud. The king, too, and all his servants wept very bitterly.
New Revised Standard VersionAs soon as he had finished speaking, the king’s sons arrived, and raised their voices and wept; and the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king's sons came and lifted up their voices and wept; and the king and all his servants also wept bitterly.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd when he finished speaking, the sons of the King came and they lifted up their voices and they wept, and also the King and all his Servants wept with great weeping OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd 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.
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Context Absalom Flees to Geshur… 35So Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.” 36And as he finishedspeaking,the sonsof the kingcame in,wailingloudly.Then the kingand allhis servantsalsoweptverybitterly.37Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.…
Cross References Genesis 37:34-35Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.
2 Samuel 18:33The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
2 Samuel 19:1-4Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.” / And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.” / So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle. ...
Genesis 42:36Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my sons. Joseph is gone and Simeon is no more. Now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is going against me!”
Jeremiah 31:15This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Matthew 2:18“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Job 1:20-21Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, / saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
1 Samuel 4:13-18When he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out. / Eli heard the outcry and asked, “Why this commotion?” So the man hurried over and reported to Eli. / Now Eli was ninety-eight years old, and his gaze was fixed because he could not see. ...
Luke 7:12-13As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”
John 11:33-35When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.
1 Kings 1:41-49Now Adonijah and all his guests were finishing their feast when they heard the sound of the ram’s horn. “Why is the city in such a loud uproar?” asked Joab. / As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” / “Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king. ...
1 Kings 13:29-30So the old prophet lifted up the body of the man of God, laid it on the donkey, and brought it back to his own city to mourn for him and bury him. / Then he laid the body in his own tomb, and they lamented over him, “Oh, my brother!”
2 Kings 4:26-27Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” / When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”
Mark 5:38-39When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly. / He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.”
Luke 8:52-53Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.” / And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.
Treasury of Scripture 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. very sore 2 Samuel 13:15 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated herwas greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone. 2 Samuel 12:21 Then said his servants unto him, What thingis this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child,while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! Jump to Previous BitterlyEndExceedinglyFinishedKing'sLiftedServantsSoonSoreSpeakingTalkingVoiceVoicesWailingWeepingWeptJump to Next BitterlyEndExceedinglyFinishedKing'sLiftedServantsSoonSoreSpeakingTalkingVoiceVoicesWailingWeepingWept2 Samuel 13 1.Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.15.He hates her, and shamefully turns her away19.Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose23.At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon31.David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab37.Absalom flies to Talmai at GeshurAnd as he finished speakingThis phrase refers to the conclusion of a report being delivered to King David. The context is the aftermath of Absalom's revenge on Amnon for the rape of their sister Tamar. The speaker is Jonadab, who had informed David that only Amnon was dead, not all the king's sons as initially feared. This moment highlights the tension and fear within the royal family, reflecting the consequences of sin and familial discord. the sons of the king came in, wailing loudly
The sons of King David, except for Amnon, return from Absalom's feast visibly distressed. Their loud wailing signifies deep grief and fear, a cultural expression of mourning in ancient Israel. This public display of emotion underscores the gravity of the situation and the impact of Amnon's death on the royal family. It also reflects the broader theme of familial strife and the fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy to David that "the sword shall never depart from your house" (2 Samuel 12:10). Then the king and all his servants also wept very bitterly
King David and his servants join in the mourning, indicating the communal nature of grief in ancient Israel. David's bitter weeping is a poignant reminder of the personal and national consequences of his own sins, as the turmoil within his family unfolds. This moment of shared sorrow among the king and his servants highlights the unity in grief and the deep emotional ties within the royal household. It also foreshadows the continued troubles David will face, as familial discord and rebellion continue to plague his reign. Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe reigning king of Israel, father to Amnon, Absalom, and Tamar. He is deeply affected by the events that unfold within his family. 2. AbsalomDavid's son, who orchestrates the murder of his brother Amnon in revenge for the rape of their sister Tamar. 3. AmnonAnother son of David, who commits the grievous sin of raping his half-sister Tamar, leading to his murder by Absalom. 4. TamarThe daughter of King David, who suffers the trauma of being raped by her half-brother Amnon. 5. The King's ServantsThose who serve King David and share in the collective mourning over the tragic events within the royal family. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin has far-reaching consequences that affect not only the sinner but also those around them. Amnon's sin led to a cascade of grief and tragedy within David's family. The Importance of Justice and RighteousnessThe lack of immediate justice for Tamar's suffering led to further sin and violence. Upholding justice and righteousness is crucial in preventing further harm. The Role of Grief in HealingGrieving is a natural and necessary response to loss and tragedy. It is important to allow oneself to mourn and seek comfort in God and community. Family Dynamics and ForgivenessFamily relationships can be complex and fraught with tension. Forgiveness and reconciliation, though difficult, are essential for healing and restoration. God's Presence in SufferingEven in the midst of deep sorrow and tragedy, God is present and offers comfort to those who turn to Him. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13
Who was King Jehoahaz in biblical history?
What happened to Tamar in the biblical narrative?
How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?
(2 Samuel 16:1-4) Why would David immediately trust Ziba's accusation and grant him all of Mephibosheth's property without further investigation?Verse 36. - The king also and all his servants wept very sore. The narrative sets very clearly before us the great terror of the king, who at first supposes that all his sons are murdered; there is then suspense while Jonadab suggests that one only has been sacrificed to private vengeance; then quickly comes the watchman's report of the appearance of much people rapidly descending the hillside, and this is followed by the hasty rush of the fugitives into his presence, and the terrible certainty that one son has, with long premeditated malice, murdered his brother. And as he wept, David, we may feel sure, thought of Uriah, murdered because of his own base passions, whereas Amnon had brought death upon himself by following, alas! the example of his own father. He would think, too, of the words of his sentence, that "the sword should never depart from his house." It had claimed one victim, and who could now stop the outburst of angry passions in a family which previously had dwelt in kindly friendship? Probably, too, he reproached himself for not punishing Amnon. Had he done so with sufficient severity to have satisfied Absalom, he would have saved the life of his firstborn, and not have driven his second son into terrible crime. He had not done so because his own sins had tied his hands. Yes; David had good reason for weeping sore.
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Hebrew And as he finishedכְּכַלֹּת֣וֹ(kə·ḵal·lō·ṯōw)Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3615:To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spentspeaking,לְדַבֵּ֗ר(lə·ḏab·bêr)Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subduethe king’sהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingsonsבְנֵֽי־(ḇə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A soncame in,בָּ֔אוּ(bā·’ū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gowailingוַיִּבְכּ֑וּ(way·yiḇ·kū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1058:To weep, to bemoanloudly.וַיִּשְׂא֥וּ(way·yiś·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5375:To lift, carry, takeThen the kingהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingand allוְכָל־(wə·ḵāl)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyhis servantsעֲבָדָ֔יו(‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650:Slave, servantalsoוְגַם־(wə·ḡam-)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andweptבָּכ֕וּ(bā·ḵū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1058:To weep, to bemoanveryמְאֹֽד׃(mə·’ōḏ)Adverb
Strong's 3966:Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedilybitterly.גָּד֥וֹל(gā·ḏō·wl)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419:Great, older, insolent
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