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And Amnon, her half brother, fell desperately in love with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name <i>was</i> Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name <i>was</i> Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David was in love with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon [her half brother] the son of David was in love with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time passed. David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and David’s son Amnon was infatuated with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some time passed. David&#8217s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and David&#8217s son Amnon was infatuated with her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David had a beautiful daughter named Tamar, who was the sister of Absalom. She was also the half sister of Amnon, who fell in love with her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After this, David's son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David's son Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David's son Absalom had a beautiful unmarried sister named Tamar. Amnon, another of David's sons, fell in love with her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sometime after this, David's son Amnon fell in love with David's other son Absalom's beautiful sister Tamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After some time, David?s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David?s son Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now David's son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. In the course of time David's son Amnon fell madly in love with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened after this, that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass afterward that Absalom son of David has a beautiful sister, and her name [is] Tamar, and Amnon son of David loves her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass afterwards that Absalom son of David hath a fair sister, and her name is Tamar, and Amnon son of David loveth her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be after this, and to Absalom son of David a fair sister, and her name Tamar; and Amnon, son of David, loved her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Amnon the son of David loved the sister of Absalom the son of David, who was very beautiful, and her name was Thamar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now after these things, it happened that Amnon, the son of David, was in love with the very beautiful sister of Absalom, the son of David, and she was called Tamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After this, the following occurred. David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and David’s son Amnon loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Some time passed. David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar; and David’s son Amnon fell in love with her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a sister whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after this, there was a sister to Abishlum, son of David, and her name was Tamar and Khamnun, son of David, loved her<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it happened after this that Abessalom the son of David had a very beautiful sister, and her name <i>was</i> Themar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Amnon and Tamar</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">After some time,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê- (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/550.htm" title="550: ’am·nō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Faithful, two Isr. Or uamiynown; from 'aman; faithful; Amnon, a son of David.">Amnon</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: way·ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇe·hā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">fell in love</a> <a href="/hebrew/8559.htm" title="8559: tā·mār (N-proper-fs) -- The same as tamar; Tamar, the name of three women and a place.">with Tamar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3303.htm" title="3303: yā·p̄āh (Adj-fs) -- Fair, beautiful. From yaphah; beautiful.">the beautiful</a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ā·ḥō·wṯ (N-fs) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·māh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ū·lə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1-31</a></span><br />Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. / When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. / And his soul was drawn to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke to her tenderly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Judges 19:1-30</a></span><br />Now in those days, when there was no king in Israel, a Levite who lived in the remote hill country of Ephraim took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. / But she was unfaithful to him and left him to return to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. After she had been there four months, / her husband got up and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back, taking his servant and a pair of donkeys. So the girl brought him into her father’s house, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a></span><br />Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ / This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. / You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">2 Samuel 3:2-5</a></span><br />And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; / his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2-5</a></span><br />One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-6</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-1.htm">1 Chronicles 3:1-9</a></span><br />These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; / the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; / the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32-33</a></span><br />He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. / Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Mark 6:17-18</a></span><br />For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-3.htm">John 8:3-11</a></span><br />The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">2 Samuel 3:2,3</a></b></br> And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-2.htm">1 Chronicles 3:2</a></b></br> The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:</p><p class="hdg">a fair sister</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2</a></b></br> And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman <i>was</i> very beautiful to look upon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Genesis 6:2</a></b></br> That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they <i>were</i> fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Genesis 39:6,7</a></b></br> And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was <i>a</i> goodly <i>person</i>, and well favoured… </p><p class="hdg">Tamar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">2 Samuel 14:27</a></b></br> And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name <i>was</i> Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">1 Chronicles 3:9</a></b></br> <i>These were</i> all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.</p><p class="hdg">loved her</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">2 Samuel 13:15</a></b></br> Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her <i>was</i> greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18,20</a></b></br> And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Genesis 34:3</a></b></br> And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">Course</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-30.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-17.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/ruth/1-15.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/ruth/4-12.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-4.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Amnon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-20.htm">Course</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-3.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Tamar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-38.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm">He hates her, and shamefully turns her away</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>After some time</b><br>This phrase indicates a passage of time since the events of the previous chapter, which involved David's reconciliation with Absalom after the murder of Amnon. The narrative transition suggests a period of relative peace or normalcy in David's household before the unfolding of new familial tensions. This time lapse can also imply a period of unresolved issues or simmering tensions within the royal family, setting the stage for the events that follow.<p><b>David’s son Amnon</b><br>Amnon is the firstborn son of King David, making him the heir apparent to the throne of Israel. His position as the eldest son gives him significant status and expectations within the royal family. However, his actions in this chapter reveal a lack of moral integrity and self-control, which ultimately lead to his downfall. Amnon's character and choices serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked desires and the consequences of sin.<p><b>fell in love with Tamar</b><br>The phrase "fell in love" is somewhat misleading in this context, as Amnon's feelings for Tamar are more accurately described as lust rather than genuine love. This distinction is crucial, as it highlights the selfish and destructive nature of Amnon's desires. Tamar, whose name means "palm tree," is a symbol of beauty and purity, and her tragic story underscores the vulnerability of women in ancient patriarchal societies. The misuse of the term "love" here serves as a reminder of the importance of distinguishing between true love, which is selfless and sacrificial, and lust, which is self-serving and harmful.<p><b>the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom</b><br>Tamar is noted for her beauty, which is a recurring theme in biblical narratives and often serves as a catalyst for conflict. Her relationship to Absalom, another of David's sons, is significant, as it sets the stage for the familial strife that follows. Absalom's protective nature and eventual vengeance for Tamar's mistreatment highlight the deep bonds of sibling loyalty and the devastating impact of Amnon's actions on the entire family. This familial connection also foreshadows Absalom's later rebellion against David, as the seeds of discord are sown in this chapter.<p><b>Absalom</b><br>Absalom is a key figure in the narrative of 2 Samuel, known for his striking appearance and charismatic leadership. His name means "father of peace," which is ironic given the turmoil he brings to David's kingdom. Absalom's response to Tamar's plight reveals his sense of justice and familial duty, but also his capacity for vengeance and ambition. His actions in the aftermath of Tamar's violation set off a chain of events that lead to his eventual rebellion and tragic end. Absalom's story serves as a complex exploration of the themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of sin within a family and a nation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, father of Absalom, Amnon, and Tamar. His family dynamics play a crucial role in the unfolding events.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>Son of David, known for his striking appearance and later rebellion against his father. He is Tamar's full brother.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tamar.htm">Tamar</a></b><br>The beautiful sister of Absalom, whose tragic account unfolds in this chapter. Her name means "palm tree" in Hebrew, symbolizing beauty and grace.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/amnon.htm">Amnon</a></b><br>The firstborn son of David, who becomes infatuated with his half-sister Tamar. His actions set off a chain of tragic events.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/infatuation.htm">Infatuation</a></b><br>The Hebrew root word used here implies a strong, consuming desire, which is not rooted in genuine love or respect.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_unchecked_desires.htm">The Dangers of Unchecked Desires</a></b><br>Amnon's infatuation with Tamar serves as a warning about the destructive power of unchecked desires. Believers are called to exercise self-control and seek God's guidance in their relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_consequences.htm">Family Dynamics and Consequences</a></b><br>The account highlights the importance of healthy family relationships and the potential consequences of favoritism and neglect. Parents are encouraged to foster open communication and address issues promptly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_purity_and_respect.htm">The Value of Purity and Respect</a></b><br>Tamar's account underscores the importance of treating others with respect and valuing purity. Christians are called to honor one another and uphold biblical standards in their interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While the immediate account is one of tragedy, it points to the broader biblical theme of God's justice and mercy. Believers can trust that God sees and will ultimately address all wrongs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_sam_13_1-22_with_laws.htm">How do we reconcile the events of 2 Samuel 13:1–22 with biblical laws condemning incest and rape? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_passive_about_amnon's_crime.htm">Why does David seem to do nothing about Amnon’s crime in 2 Samuel 13:21? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_events_in_2_samuel_13.htm">Are there any archaeological discoveries or historical records supporting the events in 2 Samuel 13?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_lessons_from_amnon's_bible_story.htm">What lessons does Amnon's story in the Bible teach?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">It came to pass after this.</span>--This formula applies to the narrative which follows as a whole: not, of course, to the fact immediately afterwards mentioned, that Absalom's sister was Tamar. This may illustrate the use of the same phrase in other places.<p>Absalom and Tamar were children of Maacah, daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur, and the former, at least, had been born during David's reign at Hebron (<a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm" title="And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;">2Samuel 3:3</a>). It is probable that the events here narrated occurred soon after the war with the Ammonites and David's marriage with Bath-sheba.<p><span class= "bld">Amnon</span> was David's first-born son (3:2).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">After this.</span> This phrase, as we have seen on 2 Samuel 10:1, has little chronological force, but the date of the sad event which formed the second stage in David's punishment can be settled with considerable certainty. Tamar was the daughter of Maacah, a princess of Geshur, and David's marriage with her, while still at Hebron, is mentioned as a proof of his growing power, and consequently some time must have elapsed after his appointment as king before this alliance took place. As Absalom was apparently older than Tamar, if she were now fifteen or sixteen years of age. David would have been king of all Israel at least thirteen or fourteen years, and would have reached the summit of his glory. His wars would be over, Rabbah captured, and his empire firmly established. For twenty more years he must sit upon his throne, but as a culprit, and bear the many sorrows resulting from his sin. Amnon was David's firstborn, the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel; and probably he would never have committed his shameless crime had not David's own sin loosed the bonds of parental authority. As it was, he hesitated, but was encouraged to it by his cousin, who was too subtle a man not to weigh David's character well before coming to the conclusion that Amnon might safely gratify his lusts. The name Tamar means "palm tree," and both she and Absalom were remarkable for their personal beauty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/13-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">After some time,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amnon</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמְנ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’am·nō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_550.htm">Strong's 550: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell in love</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּאֱהָבֶ֖הָ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with Tamar,</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8559.htm">Strong's 8559: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the beautiful</span><br /><span class="heb">יָפָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fair, beautiful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אָח֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאַבְשָׁל֧וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/13-1.htm">2 Samuel 13:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/13-1.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 13:1 It happened after this that Absalom (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 12:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 12:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>