2 Samuel 13:22

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:22

BSB

And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar.

AKJV

And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

CPDV

Yet Absalom did not speak to Amnon, neither good nor evil. For Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

ERV

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

NHEB

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had violated his sister Tamar.

SMT

And Absalom spake not with Amnon, from evil and even to good: for Absalom hated Amnon for the word that he humbled Tamar his sister.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 13:22

AndAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine spakeH1696VerbuntohisbrotherAmnonH550Noun MasculineneithergoodH2896norbadH7451forAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine hatedH8130Verb AmnonH550Noun Masculine becauseH1697Noun MasculinehehadforcedH6031VerbhissisterH269Noun Feminine TamarH8559

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 13:22

Summary

Brother silently harbors hatred for attacker

Event

Absalom conceals murderous intent

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC