Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.

New American Standard Bible

But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

King James Version

And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Holman Bible

Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.

A Conservative Version

And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

American Standard Version

And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Amplified

But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.

Bible in Basic English

But Absalom said nothing to his brother Amnon, good or bad: for he was full of hate for him, because he had taken his sister Tamar by force.

Darby Translation

And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had humbled his sister Tamar.

Julia Smith Translation

And Absalom spake not with Amnon, from evil and even to good: for Absalom hated Amnon for the word that he humbled Tamar his sister.

King James 2000

And Absalom spoke unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Absalom did not speak with Amnon {either bad or good}, for Absalom hated Amnon {over the matter when} he raped Tamar his sister.

Modern King James verseion

And Absalom did not speak to his brother Amnon, neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And Absalom said unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad. Howbeit, Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.

NET Bible

But Absalom said nothing to Amnon, either bad or good, yet Absalom hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.

New Heart English Bible

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

The Emphasized Bible

And Absolom spake not with Amnon, either bad or good, - though Absolom hated Amnon, because he had forced Tamar his sister.

Webster

And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

World English Bible

Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

Youngs Literal Translation

and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And Absalom
H53
אבשׁלום אבישׁלום 
'Abiyshalowm 
Usage: 111

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

אמינון אמנון 
'Amnown 
Usage: 28

H53
אבשׁלום אבישׁלום 
'Abiyshalowm 
Usage: 111

שׂנא 
Sane' 
Usage: 145

אמינון אמנון 
'Amnown 
Usage: 28

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

he had forced
ענה 
`anah 
Usage: 83

אחות 
'achowth 
Usage: 114

References

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Smith

Context Readings

Absalom Kills Amnon

21 When King David heard all about these developments, he flew into a rage over it. 22 But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar. 23 Two full years later, Absalom took some men to Baal-hazor near Ephraim to shear his sheep. He also invited all of the king's sons to come.


Cross References

Genesis 31:24

That night, God appeared to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, "Be careful what you say to Jacob, whether it's one word good or bad."

Leviticus 19:17-18

"You are not to hate your relative in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor if you must, but you are not to incur guilt on account of him.

Genesis 24:50

"Since this has come from the LORD," Laban and Bethuel both replied, "we cannot speak one way or another.

1 John 3:15

Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life present in him.

Genesis 31:29

It's actually in my power to do some serious evil to you, but last night the God of your father told me, "Be careful what you say to Jacob whether good or evil.'

Proverbs 10:18

Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 25:9

Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.

Proverbs 26:24

Someone who hates hides behind his words, harboring deceit within himself.

Proverbs 27:4-6

Wrath can be fierce and anger overwhelms but who can stand up to jealousy?

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Never be in a hurry to become internally angry, since anger settles down in the lap of fools.

Matthew 18:15

"If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.

Ephesians 4:26

"Be angry, yet do not sin." Do not let the sun set while you are still angry,

Ephesians 4:31

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, quarreling, and slander be put away from you, along with all hatred.

1 John 2:9

The person who says that he is in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness.

1 John 2:11

But the person who hates his brother is in the darkness and lives in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

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