2 Samuel 13:32Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, answered, "Don't let my lord suppose that they have killed all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead; for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.
The setting
Jerusalem palace, ~1000 BC. While David writhes in grief, his nephew Jonadab steps forward with crucial information. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: carefully documenting how truth emerges in family chaos
The original word
suwm (שׂוּם) — to set, appoint, predetermined plan
Why it matters
Jonadab was David's nephew and had been Amnon's counselor in the rape that started this crisis
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 13:32
Jonadab knew this was coming — he had inside knowledge of Absalom's plan
Common misconceptionPeople see Jonadab as helpful here, but he was actually complicit in the events that led to this tragedy through his earlier counsel to Amnon.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 13:32 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 13:32 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Jonadab. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include truth telling, comfort. Notable phrases: Don't let my lord suppose.
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