2 Samuel 13:35

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Bible in Basic English

And Jonadab said to the king, See, the king's sons are coming; as your servant said, so it is.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Jonadab said to the king: Behold the king’s sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Free Bible Version

Jonadab told the king, “Can you see? The king's sons are arriving! It's exactly as your servant said.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ionadab said vnto the King, Behold, ye Kings sonnes come: as thy seruant sayd, so it is.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons come: as thy servant said, so it is.

Translation for Translators

Jonadab said to the king, “Aha! What I told you is true. Your other sons are alive and have come!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king's sons are coming. It is just as your servant said.”

Noah Webster Bible

And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king's sons come; as thy servant said, so it is.

World English Bible

Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons are coming! It is as your servant said.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jonadab saith unto the king, 'Lo, the sons of the king have come; as the word of thy servant, so it hath been.'

Context

Absalom Flees to Geshur

³⁴Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. When the young man standing watch looked up, he saw many people coming down the road west of him, along the side of the hill. And the watchman went and reported to the king, “I see men coming from the direction of Horonaim, along the side of the hill.”³⁵So Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the sons of the king have arrived! It is just as your servant said.”

Summary

This verse captures the aftermath of the tragic events involving Amnon and Tamar, highlighting King David's grief upon hearing the news. Despite the complexities of his family's turmoil, David's love for his children is evident in his deep sorrow. The verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the pain it brings not only to the individuals involved but also to their loved ones. It showcases the human side of King David, revealing his emotional vulnerability and the weight of his responsibilities as a father and a ruler.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Jonadab said to the king, behold, the king's sons come,.... For as they came nearer, it was plainly discovered that they were the king's sons, seen on the side of the hill: as thy servant said, so it is; he seems to applaud himself, and exult at his penetration and foresight.