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2 Samuel 13:3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

3 Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, son of David’s brother Shimeah, who was very clever.[a](A)

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  1. 13:3 Clever: lit., “wise.” Jonadab’s “wisdom” extends only to sly cleverness in getting things done; he devises the plan that will enable Amnon to pursue his infatuation. In the categories of the Old Testament wisdom tradition, Jonadab is a fool.
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