Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of
King James Version
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.
Holman Bible
Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, a son of David’s brother Shimeah.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of David's brother Shimeah. Now Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
A Conservative Version
But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother. And Jonadab was a very sly man.
American Standard Version
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man.
Amplified
But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was a very shrewd (cunning) man.
Bible in Basic English
But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother: and Jonadab was a very wise man.
Darby Translation
And Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother; and Jonadab was a very shrewd man.
Julia Smith Translation
And to Amnon a friend, and his name Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David's brother: and Jonadab a man exceeding wise.
King James 2000
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtle man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now Amnon had a friend whose name [was] Jonadab the son of Shimeah, the brother of David. (Now Jonadab [was] a very crafty man.)
Modern King James verseion
And Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah. And Jonadab was a very crafty man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Amnon had a companion called Jonadab, the son of Shimeah the brother of David: which Jonadab was a very wise man.
NET Bible
Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David's brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very crafty man.
New Heart English Bible
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man.
The Emphasized Bible
But, Amnon, had a friend, whose name, was Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David's brother, - and, Jonadab, was a very cunning man.
Webster
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.
World English Bible
But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Amnon hath a friend, and his name is Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David's brother, and Jonadab is a very wise man,
Themes
Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Jonadab » Nephew of david » His complicity with amnon in his rape of tamar
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 13:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar
2
Tamar was a virgin. Amnon could not think of a way to be alone with her. He was so upset about it that he made himself sick.
3 But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab, the son of
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:9
Next Jesse made Shammah pass by. He said: Jehovah has not chosen this one either.
Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was craftier than any of the wild animals Jehovah God had made. He said to the woman: Did God really say, you must not eat from any tree in the garden?
Genesis 38:1
At that time Judah left his brothers and went to stay with a man named Hirah, who was from the town of Adullam.
Genesis 38:20
Judah sent the young goat by his friend the Adullamite, to receive the pledge from the woman's hand. But he did not find her.
Judges 14:20
His wife was given to his best man at the wedding.
2 Samuel 13:32
Jonadab son of David's brother Shimea, said: Do not think that all the young men are dead. They have not killed all the king's sons. Only Amnon is dead. Absalom decided to do this the day his half brother raped his sister Tamar.
2 Samuel 14:2
Joab sent someone to Tekoa to get a wise woman from there. He told her: Please act like a mourner. Dress in mourning clothes. Do not use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.
2 Samuel 14:19-20
Did Joab put you up to this? The king asked. The woman answered: I solemnly swear on your life, Your Majesty, you are absolutely right! Yes, your servant Joab ordered me to do this. He told me to say exactly what I said.
Esther 5:10
But controlling himself, he went to his house; and he sent for his friends and Zeresh, his wife.
Esther 5:14
Then his wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him: Let a pillar, fifty cubits high, be made ready for hanging him. In the morning get the king to give orders for the hanging of Mordecai. Then you will be able to go to the feast with the king with a glad heart. Haman was pleased with the suggestion, and he had the pillar made.
Esther 6:13
And Haman gave his wife Zeresh and all his friends an account of what took place. Then his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, If Mordecai, who is starting to get the better of you, is of the seed of the Jews, you will not be able to do anything against him, but you will certainly go down before him.
Proverbs 19:6
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Jeremiah 4:22
My people are fools. They do not know me. They are stupid people. They do not understand. They are experts in doing wrong, and they do not know how to do good.
1 Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. It is written: He catches the wise in their own craftiness (deception). (Job 5:13)
James 3:15
This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish.