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2 Samuel 14:27-29
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 14:27-29
New Catholic Bible
27 To Absalom three sons were born, and also one daughter whose name was Tamar and who was truly beautiful.[a]
28 Absalom Is Pardoned. Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without coming into the king’s presence. 29 Then Absalom summoned Joab, wishing to send him with a message to the king, but Joab refused to come. He then sent for him a second time, but Joab still refused to come.
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- 2 Samuel 14:27 Absalom gives tribute to his sister Tamar by naming his daughter after her. This also ensures that Amnon’s wrongdoing will be remembered long after Absalom murders him.
