2 Samuel 13:3

New International Reader's Version

Amnon had an adviser named Jonadab. He was the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very clever man.

Cross References

Genesis 3:1

The serpent was more clever than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. The serpent said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden’?”

Genesis 38:1

At that time, Judah left his brothers. He went down to stay with a man named Hirah from the town of Adullam.

Genesis 38:20

Judah sent his friend Hirah with the young goat he had promised. He wanted to get back what he had given to the woman. But his friend Hirah couldn’t find her.

2 Samuel 13:2

Amnon wanted his sister Tamar so much that it made him sick. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do what he wanted with her.

2 Samuel 13:32

Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up. He said, “You shouldn’t think that all the princes have been killed. The only one who is dead is Amnon. Absalom had planned to kill him ever since the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 13:4

He asked Amnon, “You are the king’s son, aren’t you? So why do you look so worn out every morning? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon answered, “I’m in love with Tamar. She’s the sister of my brother Absalom.”

2 Samuel 14:2

So Joab sent someone to Tekoa to have a wise woman brought back from there. Joab said to her, “Pretend you are filled with sadness. Put on the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Don’t use any makeup. Act like a woman who has spent many days mourning for someone who has died.

2 Samuel 21:21

He made fun of Israel. So Jonathan killed him. Jonathan was the son of David’s brother Shimeah.

1 Chronicles 2:13

Jesse’s first son was Eliab. His second son was Abinadab. The third was Shimea.

1 Chronicles 27:32

Jonathan was David’s uncle. He gave good advice. He was a man of understanding. He was also a secretary. Jehiel took care of the king’s sons. He was the son of Hakmoni.

Esther 5:10

But Haman was able to control himself. He went on home. Haman called together his friends and his wife Zeresh.

Esther 5:14

Haman’s wife Zeresh and all his friends said to him, “Get a pole. In the morning, ask the king to have Mordecai put to death. Have the pole stuck through his body. Set it up at a place where it will be 75 feet above the ground. Everyone will be able to see it there. Then go to the feast with the king. Have a good time.” Haman was delighted with that suggestion. So he got the pole ready.

Esther 6:13

He told his wife Zeresh everything that had happened to him. He also told all his friends. His advisers and his wife Zeresh spoke to him. They said, “Your fall from power started with Mordecai. He’s a Jew. So now you can’t stand up against him. You are going to be destroyed!”

Proverbs 19:6

Many try to win the favor of rulers. And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.

Jeremiah 4:22

The Lord says, “My people are foolish. They do not know me. They are children who do not have any sense. They have no understanding at all. They are skilled in doing what is evil. They do not know how to do what is good.”

1 Corinthians 3:19

The wisdom of this world is foolish in God’s eyes. It is written, “God catches wise people in their own evil plans.” (Job 5:13)

James 3:15

Wisdom like this doesn’t come down from heaven. It belongs to the earth. It doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit. It comes from the devil.

Judges 14:20

Samson’s wife was given to someone else. She was given to a companion of Samson. The companion had helped him at the feast.

1 Samuel 16:11

So he asked Jesse, “Are these the only sons you have?” “No,” Jesse answered. “My youngest son is taking care of the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him. We won’t sit down to eat until he arrives.”

1 Samuel 16:9

Then Jesse had Shammah walk by. But Samuel said, “The Lord hasn’t chosen him either.”