Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 13:39
American Standard Version
And `the soul of' king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Amplified® Bible
And the spirit of King David longed to go forth to Absalom, for he was comforted about Amnon, seeing that he was dead.
Contemporary English Version
David still felt so sad over the loss of Amnon that he wanted to take his army there and capture Absalom.
Darby English Version
And king David longed to go forth to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Good News Bible
but when he got over Amnon's death, he was filled with longing for his son Absalom.
King James Version
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
New American Standard Bible
{The heart of} King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
New International Version
And the spirit of the king longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnon's death.
New King James Version
And King David longed to go to Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for He felt comfort concerning Amnon, since he had died.
Revised Standard Version
And the spirit of the king longed to go forth to Ab'salom; for he was comforted about Amnon, seeing
Young's Literal Translation
and `the soul of' king David determineth to go out unto Absalom, for he hath been comforted for Amnon, for `he is' dead.
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