2 Samuel 13:7

Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:7

BSB

Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: "Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him."

AKJV

Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to your brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat.

CPDV

Therefore, David sent home to Tamar, saying, "Come to the house of your brother Amnon, and make a small meal for him."

ERV

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

NHEB

Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, "Go now to your brother Amnon and prepare food for him."

SMT

And David will send to Tamar, saying, Go now to the house of Amnon thy brother, and make food for him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 13:7

ThenDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine sentH7971Verb homeH1004Noun MasculinetoTamarH8559 sayingH559Verb GoH3212VerbnowtothybrotherH251Noun Masculine Amnon'sH550Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun MasculineanddressH6213VerbhimmeatH1279Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:7

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 13:7

Summary

King instructs sister to care for brother

Event

David sends Tamar to Amnon's house

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC