*2 Sam 13:3 Hebrew Shimeah (also in 13:32), a variant spelling of Shimea; compare 1 Chr 2:13.
*2 Sam 13:6 Or a couple of cakes; also in 13:8, 10.
*2 Sam 13:18 Or a robe with sleeves, or an ornamented robe. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
*2 Sam 13:21 Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version add But he did not punish his son Amnon, because he loved him, for he was his firstborn.
*2 Sam 13:27 As in Greek and Latin versions (compare also Dead Sea Scrolls); the Hebrew text lacks this sentence.
*2 Sam 13:34 As in Greek version; Hebrew lacks this sentence.
*2 Sam 13:39 Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version read And the spirit of the king.
*2 Sam 13:39 Or no longer felt a need to go out after Absalom.