2 Samuel 13:27

King James Version:

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But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Avshalom kept pressing him, so he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

Berean Standard Bible:

But Absalom urged him, so the king sent Amnon and the rest of his sons.

American Standard Version:

But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But Absalom^{H53} pressed^{H6555} him, that he let Amnon^{H550} and all the king's^{H4428} sons^{H1121} go^{H7971} with him.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:27

2 Samuel 13:27 is a part of the narrative concerning the rape of Tamar by her half-brother Amnon, and the subsequent revenge taken by their brother Absalom. The verse occurs in the context of Absalom's plot to avenge his sister's violation. In the verse, Absalom is asking King David to allow Amnon and all his brothers, the king's sons, to accompany him to a feast, which is actually a pretext for Absalom to carry out his plan to kill Amnon.

The historical context of this verse is set during the reign of King David in ancient Israel. The themes present in this verse include familial loyalty, the consequences of unchecked lust and violence, and the complex dynamics of royal family politics. Absalom's insistence that Amnon and the other princes attend the feast highlights his determination to address the wrong done to Tamar, despite the potential for further conflict within the royal household. This event is a turning point in the narrative of David's reign, leading to Absalom's exile and eventually to his rebellion against David, further illustrating the theme of the unraveling of David's family due to sin and strife. The verse reflects the tension and manipulation that can arise in power struggles, even within a family, and sets the stage for the tragic events that follow.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H53
   There are 2955 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-shaw-lome'
   Description: or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite; Abishalom, Absalom.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6555
   There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּרַץ
   Transliteration: pârats
   Pronunciation: paw-rats'
   Description: lemma פּרַץ missing vowel, corrected to פָּרַץ; a primitive root; to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative); [idiom] abroad, (make a) breach, break (away, down, -er, forth, in, up), burst out, come (spread) abroad, compel, disperse, grow, increase, open, press, scatter, urge.
   
3. Strong's Number: H550
   There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַמְנוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAmnôwn
   Pronunciation: am-nohn'
   Description: or אֲמִינוֹן; from אָמַן; faithful; Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David; Amnon.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7971
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלַח
   Transliteration: shâlach
   Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).