KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of Shimeah, David's brother. Jonadab was a very cunning and crafty man.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Jonadab, Amnon's cousin and friend, who was known for being clever and scheming.
📚 Historical Context
This verse sets up the tragic story of Amnon's assault on his half-sister Tamar. Jonadab, being David's nephew, was part of the royal family and had access to influence Amnon. In ancient times, having a 'subtle' or cunning advisor was often seen as valuable, but this particular relationship would lead to devastating consequences for David's family.
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