evil. Hebrew. ra'a.App-44. See the Structure of 2Sa_13:1-20 (Q, p. 424).
thine own house. Disgraced by one son (2Sa_13:14), banished by another (2Sa_15:19), revolted against by a third (1Ki 2), bearded by his servant, betrayed by his friends, deserted by his People, bereaved of his children.