2 Samuel 13:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Absalom kept insisting and pressuring him, until the king finally agreed to let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Absalom persistently convinced King David to let all his sons, including Amnon, come to his feast.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of King David's family, Absalom was plotting revenge against his half-brother Amnon for raping their sister Tamar, which had caused deep family division. This verse occurs during Absalom's invitation to a feast, where he persistently urged King David to allow Amnon and the other royal sons to attend as part of his scheme. The story reflects the broader consequences of David's earlier sins and the resulting turmoil in his household.

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2 Samuel 13:25

And the king said to Absalom, 'No, my son, we shouldn't all come with you, because that would be too much of a burden and expense for you.' Absalom kept insisting, but the king still wouldn't go, though he gave Absalom his blessing.

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And Absalom said to him, 'Look, your case is good and you're in the right, but the king hasn't appointed anyone to listen to you.'

2 Samuel 15:5

And whenever anyone came close to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, pull them to him, and kiss them.

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