John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 13:32
2Sa 13:32 And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose [that] they have slain all the young men the king’s sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. Ver. 32. And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah. ] This cunning pated man, seeking somewhat to mitigate his uncle David’s extreme sorrow, which he had caused by his wicked counsel to Amnon, guesseth at the truth,... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 13:31
2Sa 13:31 Then the king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes rent. Ver. 31. Then the king arose, and tare his garments. ] To show that his heart was torn with extreme sorrow for so sad a disaster. It was the time when he took delight to hear of Uriah’s death: now he smarts for it. And lay on the earth. ] As not able to stand under so importable an affliction. read more