2 Samuel 13:22

Verse

And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

But Absalom said nothing to his brother Amnon, good or bad: for he was full of hate for him, because he had taken his sister Tamar by force.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Absalom spoke not to Amnon neither good nor evil: for Absalom hated Amnon because he had ravished his sister Thamar.

Free Bible Version

Absalom didn't talk to Amnon at all because he hated Amnon for raping his sister Tamar.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Absalom sayde vnto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Translation for Translators

And Absalom hated Amnon, because he had raped his sister, so he would not speak to Amnon about anything.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Absalom said nothing to Amnon, for Absalom hated him for what he had done to her and how he had disgraced his sister Tamar.

Noah Webster Bible

And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

World English Bible

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Young's Literal Translation

and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister.

Context

Amnon and Tamar

²¹When King David heard all this, he was furious.²²And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar.

Summary

This verse reflects King David's reaction upon hearing about the rape of his daughter Tamar by his son Amnon. Although David was angry, he did not take any action against Amnon, possibly due to his own past sins and family issues. David's lack of response to this injustice ultimately led to further tragic events within his family, highlighting the consequences of his failure to address wrongdoing. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing sin and seeking justice, as well as the impact of unresolved conflicts within families.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad,.... That is, said nothing at all to him about the rape of his sister; not that he was sulky with him, and would not converse with him at all; for then Amnon would have mistrusted that he was meditating revenge, and therefore would have been upon his guard; but on the contrary he talked freely, and in appearance friendly, on other things, the better to conceal his hatred of him, and his design to avenge the injury of his sister: for Absalom hated Amnon; or, "though" (f) he hated him, yet he behaved in this manner towards him: because he had forced his sister Tamar: who was so by father and mother's side, and so near and dear unto him, and therefore resented the injury done her. (f) "quamvis", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Pool, & Patrick.