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2 Samuel 13:37

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

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  1. 2 Samuel 13:35

    And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king’s sons come: as thy servant said, so it is.

  2. 2 Samuel 13:36

    And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore.

  3. 2 Samuel 13:38

    So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

  4. 2 Samuel 13:39

    And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

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