2 Samuel 13:3

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

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:3

BSB

Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very shrewd man,

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, the brother of David: a very prudent man.

ERV

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

NHEB

But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother. Now Jonadab was very crafty.

SMT

And to Amnon a friend, and his name Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David's brother: and Jonadab a man exceeding wise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 13:3

ButAmnonH550Noun MasculinehadafriendH7453Noun MasculinewhosenameH8034Noun MasculinewasJonadabH3122Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofShimeahH8093Proper Name Masculine David'sH1732Proper Name Masculine brotherH251Noun MasculineandJonadabH3122Proper Name MasculinewasaveryH3966 subtilH2450Adjective manH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:3

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 13:3

Summary

Shrewd friend notices prince's decline and investigates

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jonadab observes Amnon's condition

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC