# Talmai ... Ammihud

These are the names of men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# for his son

"for his son Amnon"

# where he was for three years

"where he stayed for three years"

# The mind of King David longed

Here David is referred to by his mind to emphasize his thoughts. AT: "King David longed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# for he was comforted concerning Amnon and his death

"because he was no longer grieving about Amnon being dead." This refers to three years after Absalom fled to Geshur.