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2 Samuel 13:25

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 13:25

Verse 25 of 39

Scripture focus

And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

2 Samuel 13:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:25

Theological / Devotional

Chargeable unto thee. David declined the invitation on the ground that the attendance of so many might be burdensome to Absalom.

Pressed him. By continuing to urge his father’s attendance, Absalom effectively disguised his real purpose and succeeded in securing David’s blessing on the festivities. Everything now appeared above suspicion.

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