2 Samuel 13:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons come: as thy servant said, so it is.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Jonadab said to the king, 'Look, the king's sons are coming, just as I told you would happen.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jonadab is confirming to King David that his prediction about the king's sons returning was correct.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is dealing with the fallout from his son Amnon's rape of his half-sister Tamar, which sparked revenge as Absalom, another son, killed Amnon in retaliation. Jonadab, Amnon's cousin and a shrewd advisor, had earlier predicted the events and is now confirming to David that his sons are returning just as he foretold. This moment occurs amid the broader family turmoil in David's kingdom, reflecting the consequences of his own past sins as forewarned by the prophet Nathan.

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But Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of Shimeah, David's brother. Jonadab was a very cunning and crafty man.

2 Samuel 13:32

But Jonadab, the son of Shimeah (David's brother), spoke up and said, 'Don't let my lord think that all the young men, the king's sons, have been killed. Only Amnon is dead. Absalom planned this from the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.'

1 Kings 1:42

While he was still speaking, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said to him, 'Come in! You're a reliable man and must be bringing good news.'

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