2 samuel 13:35 - Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons are coming! It is as your servant said.”
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What does "2 samuel 13:35" mean?
This verse, 2 Samuel 13:35, comes at a crucial point in the tragic story of Amnon and Tamar. To understand its meaning, we need to recap the context:
Amnon's Sin: Amnon, one of King David's sons, was consumed with lust for his half-sister Tamar. He tricked her, raped her, and then harshly rejected her.
Absalom's Revenge: Tamar's full brother, Absalom, harbored deep hatred for Amnon and secretly plotted revenge. He waited two years.
Absalom's Feast: Absalom invited all the king's sons to a sheep-shearing feast in Baal-hazor. This was a strategic move to isolate and kill Amnon.
David's Fear: King David was initially hesitant to send his sons, perhaps sensing something was amiss. Absalom insisted.
The News Spreads: While at the feast, Absalom ordered his servants to kill Amnon when he was drunk. The servants carried out the order.
False Report: A report reached David that Absalom had killed all the king's sons. This was a false report, but it caused David immense grief.
Now, to the verse itself:
Jonadab: Jonadab was a close friend and cousin of Amnon (2 Samuel 13:3). He was described as a "very shrewd man" and had previously helped Amnon orchestrate his scheme to be alone with Tamar.
"Behold, the king's sons are coming!": Jonadab is telling King David that his sons are on their way back from Baal-hazor. This is happening after the report of all the king's sons being killed has reached David.
"It is as your servant said.": This is the key to understanding the verse. Remember that Jonadab was the one who devised the plan for Amnon to get Tamar alone. This implies that Jonadab also knew about Absalom's plan for revenge, or at least suspected something was amiss. His statement can be interpreted in two possible ways:
Interpretation 1 (Jonadab's Deception is Being Revealed): This interpretation suggests that Jonadab is subtly hinting that the initial report of all the sons being killed was exaggerated, just like his previous deceptive plan for Amnon. He might be trying to regain David's favor by appearing to be the bearer of (somewhat) better news. He knew the report was false because he likely knew Absalom was targeting only Amnon. The "as your servant said" could refer to his previous advice to Amnon, implying he knows how people orchestrate deceptions. This would paint Jonadab as manipulative and self-serving.
Interpretation 2 (Jonadab Pointing to Inevitable Violence): Another interpretation is that Jonadab is stating that the events were bound to happen the way it did and that Absalom would take revenge no matter what. This would make Jonadab more of a person who knew about the inevitable but didn't take part in it. Jonadab's intentions remain ambiguous from just this passage.
In Conclusion:
The verse highlights Jonadab's role as an insightful (and possibly manipulative) character who seems to be aware of the underlying tensions and the likelihood of violence. It adds to the suspense and drama of the situation, leaving the reader to wonder about Jonadab's true motives and loyalties. The ambiguity of "as your servant said" contributes to the overall sense of unease and foreshadows the continuing unraveling of David's family and kingdom.
2 samuel 13:35 - Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons are coming! It is as your servant said.”
What does "2 samuel 13:35" mean?
This verse, 2 Samuel 13:35, comes at a crucial point in the tragic story of Amnon and Tamar. To understand its meaning, we need to recap the context:
Amnon's Sin: Amnon, one of King David's sons, was consumed with lust for his half-sister Tamar. He tricked her, raped her, and then harshly rejected her.
Absalom's Revenge: Tamar's full brother, Absalom, harbored deep hatred for Amnon and secretly plotted revenge. He waited two years.
Absalom's Feast: Absalom invited all the king's sons to a sheep-shearing feast in Baal-hazor. This was a strategic move to isolate and kill Amnon.
David's Fear: King David was initially hesitant to send his sons, perhaps sensing something was amiss. Absalom insisted.
The News Spreads: While at the feast, Absalom ordered his servants to kill Amnon when he was drunk. The servants carried out the order.
False Report: A report reached David that Absalom had killed all the king's sons. This was a false report, but it caused David immense grief.
Now, to the verse itself:
Jonadab: Jonadab was a close friend and cousin of Amnon (2 Samuel 13:3). He was described as a "very shrewd man" and had previously helped Amnon orchestrate his scheme to be alone with Tamar.
"Behold, the king's sons are coming!": Jonadab is telling King David that his sons are on their way back from Baal-hazor. This is happening after the report of all the king's sons being killed has reached David.
"It is as your servant said.": This is the key to understanding the verse. Remember that Jonadab was the one who devised the plan for Amnon to get Tamar alone. This implies that Jonadab also knew about Absalom's plan for revenge, or at least suspected something was amiss. His statement can be interpreted in two possible ways:
Interpretation 1 (Jonadab's Deception is Being Revealed): This interpretation suggests that Jonadab is subtly hinting that the initial report of all the sons being killed was exaggerated, just like his previous deceptive plan for Amnon. He might be trying to regain David's favor by appearing to be the bearer of (somewhat) better news. He knew the report was false because he likely knew Absalom was targeting only Amnon. The "as your servant said" could refer to his previous advice to Amnon, implying he knows how people orchestrate deceptions. This would paint Jonadab as manipulative and self-serving.
Interpretation 2 (Jonadab Pointing to Inevitable Violence): Another interpretation is that Jonadab is stating that the events were bound to happen the way it did and that Absalom would take revenge no matter what. This would make Jonadab more of a person who knew about the inevitable but didn't take part in it. Jonadab's intentions remain ambiguous from just this passage.
In Conclusion:
The verse highlights Jonadab's role as an insightful (and possibly manipulative) character who seems to be aware of the underlying tensions and the likelihood of violence. It adds to the suspense and drama of the situation, leaving the reader to wonder about Jonadab's true motives and loyalties. The ambiguity of "as your servant said" contributes to the overall sense of unease and foreshadows the continuing unraveling of David's family and kingdom.