2 Samuel 13:37-38 The Reign of David

37 Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned for his son every day.

38 After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he stayed there three years.

Meaning of 2 Samuel 13:37-38

2 Samuel 13:37 delves into the depths of grief and loss as David mourns Absalom, illustrating not just familial sorrow but the profound consequences of moral failings within a family. It serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the need for divine guidance to navigate them.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 13:37-38

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Joshua 12:5 - He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan to the border of the people of Geshur and Ma... Click to read the verse Joshua 12:5 Click to read the verse Joshua 12:5

2 Samuel 14:23 - Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:23

1 Chronicles 3:2 - the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah th... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:2

2 Samuel 13:34 - Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. Now the man standing watch looked up and saw many people on the ro... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:34 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:34