2 Samuel 13:33

Verse

So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s sons are dead; for Amnon only is dead.

Bible in Basic English

So now, let not my lord the king take this thing to heart, with the idea that all the king's sons are dead: for only Amnon is dead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now therefore let not my lord the king take this thing into his heart, saying: All the king’s sons are slain: for Amnon only is dead.

Free Bible Version

So, Your Majesty, please don't believe the report that all the king's sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore let not my lord the King take the thing so grieuously, to thinke that all ye Kings sonnes are dead: for Amnon only is dead.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.

Translation for Translators

So, your majesty, do not believe the report that all your sons are dead. I am sure that only Amnon is dead.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So therefore let not my master the king take this report to heart, so as to believe that all the king's sons are dead, for Amnon only is dead.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king's sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.

World English Bible

Now therefore don’t let my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s sons are dead; for only Amnon is dead.”

Young's Literal Translation

and now, let not my lord the king lay unto his heart the word, saying, All the sons of the king have died, for Amnon alone [is] dead.'

Context

Absalom’s Revenge on Amnon

³²But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar.³³So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”

Summary

This verse captures the grief and sorrow of King David upon learning about the heinous crime committed against his daughter Tamar by his son Amnon. David's heartache reflects the pain of a father who is unable to protect his child and seeks justice for her. The tragic consequences of sin within David's family serve as a reminder of the destructive nature of unchecked desires and the importance of seeking God's guidance in all relationships. Ultimately, this verse sets the stage for the unfolding of further turmoil and consequences within David's household due to the sins of his children.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart,.... Neither suppose it, nor be troubled for it: to think that all the king's sons are dead: which was not to be thought, nor could any good reason be given for such a supposition for Amnon only is dead; he repeats it again with great assurance, which seems to confirm the suspicion of him before suggested; though some think he said this not from certain knowledge, but by conjecture.