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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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Wisdom vs. Cunning
Commentators explain that Jonadab, Amnon's cousin, was a 'subtle' man. While the Hebrew word can mean 'wise,' in this context it means crafty, shrewd, and manipulative. Scholars note that Jonadab was 'wise to do evil,' using his intelligence to devise a wicked scheme. This highlights the critical difference between godly wisdom and worldly cunning.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shimeah - Called Shamma (marginal reference), was Jesse’s third son.
Subtle - Literally, wise. The word is generally used in a …
19th Century
Anglican
Jonadab, the son of Shimeah. —In 1 Samuel 16:9, Shimeah is called Shammah, and appears there as the third son…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Amnon had a friend Though in the issue his friendship proved his ruin:
whose name [was] Jonad…
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