2 Samuel 13:24

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Absalom went to the king and said, “I have some men coming to cut the wool from my sheep. Please come with your servants and watch.”

Cross References

Psalm 55:21

His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.

Psalm 12:2

People lie to their neighbors. They say whatever they think people want to hear.

Genesis 38:12

Later, Judah’s wife, the daughter of Shua, died. After Judah’s time of sadness, he went to Timnah with his friend Hirah from Adullam. Judah went to Timnah to have the wool cut from his sheep.

1 Samuel 25:7

I heard that you are cutting wool from your sheep. Your shepherds were with us for a while, and we did nothing wrong to them. We never took anything from your shepherds while they were at Carmel.

2 Samuel 13:23

Two years later, Absalom had some men come to Baal Hazor to cut the wool from his sheep. He invited all the king’s sons to come and watch.

2 Samuel 13:25

King David said to Absalom, “No, son. We will not all go. It will be too much trouble for you.” Absalom begged David to go. David did not go, but he did give his blessing.