Today, we begin 2nd Samuel Chapter 14. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. “Yo’av the son of Tz’ruyah perceived that the king missed Avshalom; so Yo’av sent to T’koa, brought from there a clever woman and said to her, “Please, pretend you’re a mourner. Put on mourning […]

 “Avshalom fled and went to Talmai the son of ‘Ammihud, king of G’shur. David mourned for his son every day.  So Avshalom fled, went to G’shur and stayed there three years. But as King David became reconciled to the death of his son Amnon, he was increasingly filled with longing to see Avshalom.”-2 Samuel 13:37-38 […]

“But then Yonadav, the son of Shim‘ah, David’s brother, spoke up; he said, ‘My lord shouldn’t think they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons. Only Amnon is dead; for Avshalom has meant to do this ever since the day he raped his sister Tamar.  So my lord the king shouldn’t take it […]

“Avshalom’s servants did to Amnon as Avshalom had ordered. At this, all the king’s sons jumped up, mounted their mules and fled. While they were on their way, the news came to David that Avshalom had killed all the king’s sons, and not one of them was left alive.“-2 Samuel 13:30-31 When David’s other sons […]

“Avshalom ordered his servants, ‘Pay close attention: when Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine, and I say to you, ‘Kill Amnon,’ then strike him down. Don’t be afraid — I’m the one ordering you to do it — but take courage, and be bold.’  Avshalom’s servants did to Amnon as Avshalom had ordered. […]