2 Samuel 13:37

“But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.”

"But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day." - 2 Samuel 13:37
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What does 2 Samuel 13:37 mean?

2 Samuel 13:37 (KJV) reads, "But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day." This verse comes in the context of a tragic and tumultuous period in the life of King David and his family. The preceding verses…

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The Depth of a Father's Heart: Reflections on David's Mourning

In 2 Samuel 13:37, we read the poignant words, "But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day." This verse encapsulates a tumultuous period in King David's life—a moment marked by familial strife, betrayal, and…

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A Prayer for Mourning Hearts and Reconciliation

O Lord, our God, we come before You this day with humbled hearts, acknowledging the pain and sorrow that sometimes enter our lives in ways that seem unfathomable. As we reflect on the words found in 2 Samuel 13:37, where it is written, "But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the…

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2 Samuel 13:37 - "¶ But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day."
2 Samuel 23:37 - "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,"
2 Samuel 15:37 - "So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 3:37 - "For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner."
2 Samuel 22:37 - "Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip."
"Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah," - 2 Samuel 23:37
2 Samuel 13:38 - "So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years."
"So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem." - 2 Samuel 15:37
2 Samuel 22:13 - "Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled."
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 13:21 - "¶ But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth."
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2 Samuel 13:27 - "But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him."
"For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner." - 2 Samuel 3:37
2 Samuel 13:35 - "And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy servant said, so it is."
2 Samuel 7:13 - "He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever."
2 Samuel 10:13 - "And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him."
2 Samuel 6:13 - "And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings."
2 Samuel 13:31 - "Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent."
2 Samuel 6:13 - "And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings."
2 Samuel 6:13 - "And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings."
"Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip." - 2 Samuel 22:37
2 Samuel 13:7 - "Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat."
2 Samuel 13:3 - "But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man."