What does 2 Samuel 13:39 mean?

2 Samuel 13:39 highlights themes such as longing, comfort, loss when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 13:39 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

37But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day.

38So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

39And 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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2 Samuel 18:33
David's grief for Absalom parallels his earlier mourning for Amnon.