OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 13:3

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But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man.

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Verse 3. A very wise man. That is, a crafty and subtle man: for the counsel he gave on this occasion shews that his wisdom was but carnal and worldly. Challoner.—Jonadab seems to be styled Jonathan, Calmet. 21:21. Calmet.

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