KJV ORIGINAL
And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Absalom didn't say anything to his brother Amnon—nothing good or bad. But Absalom hated Amnon because he had sexually assaulted their sister Tamar.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Absalom stayed silent toward his brother Amnon, but inside he was filled with hatred because Amnon had raped their sister Tamar.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Amnon, King David's eldest son, had raped his half-sister Tamar, who was Absalom's full sister. In ancient Israel, such a crime brought great shame to the family and demanded justice, but David failed to punish Amnon. Absalom's silence here is ominous—he's planning revenge while appearing calm on the surface.
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