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href="/niv/2_samuel/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But he refused to listen to her, and since he was stronger than she, he raped her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Amnon wouldn’t listen to her, and since he was stronger than she was, he raped her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he would not listen to her, and being stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and slept with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But he was not willing to listen to her voice. Now he was stronger than she, so he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he refused to listen to her, and because he was stronger than she was, he disgraced her by raping her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he refused to listen to her, and because he was stronger than she was, he raped her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Amnon would not listen to what she said. He was stronger than she was, so he overpowered her and raped her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Amnon wouldn't listen to her. He grabbed his sister and raped her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she was, he overpowered her and raped her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But he was unwilling to listen to what she was saying. Since he was stronger than she was, he forced her into having sex with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But he refused to listen to her. He overpowered her and humiliated her by raping her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />However he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Howbeit, he would not hearken to her voice: but being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However, he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with 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 he has not been willing to listen to her voice, and is stronger than she, and humbles her, and lies with 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 he hath not been willing to hearken to her voice, and is stronger than she, and humbleth her, and lieth with 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 he would not hear to her voice; and he will be strong above her, and he will humble her and lie with 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 />But he would not hearken to her prayers, but being stronger overpowered her and lay with her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he was not willing to agree to her petition. Instead, prevailing by strength, he forced her, and he lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But he would not listen to her; he was too strong for her: he forced her down and raped her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he would not listen to her; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay 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 />But he would not listen to her; but, being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her and disgraced 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 he was unwilling to hear her and he held her and he forced her and had sexual intercourse with her and disgraced 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 />Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But Amnon would not hearken to her voice; and he prevailed against her, and humbled her, and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/13-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3363" 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">13</span>Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">But Amnon refused</a> <a href="/hebrew/14.htm" title="14: ’ā·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be willing, to consent. A primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. to be acquiescent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: liš·mō·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">to listen to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·w·lāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and being stronger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: way·‘an·ne·hā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">he violated her</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: way·yiš·kaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">and lay with</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’ō·ṯāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">her.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Then Amnon hated Tamar with such intensity that his hatred was greater than the love he previously had. “Get up!” he said to her. “Be gone!”…<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/34-2.htm">Genesis 34:2</a></span><br />When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Judges 19:25</a></span><br />But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25-27</a></span><br />But if the man encounters a betrothed woman in the open country, and he overpowers her and lies with her, only the man who has done this must die. / Do nothing to the young woman, because she has committed no sin worthy of death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him. / When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/18-9.htm">Leviticus 18:9</a></span><br />You must not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/20-17.htm">Leviticus 20:17</a></span><br />If a man marries his sister, whether the daughter of his father or of his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They must be cut off in the sight of their people. He has uncovered the nakedness of his sister; he shall bear his iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-11.htm">Ezekiel 22:11</a></span><br />One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-12.htm">Genesis 39:12-14</a></span><br />She grabbed Joseph by his cloak and said, “Sleep with me!” But leaving his cloak in her hand, he escaped and ran outside. / When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house, / she called her household servants. “Look,” she said, “this Hebrew has been brought to us to make sport of us. He came to me so he could sleep with me, but I screamed as loud as I could.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/27-22.htm">Deuteronomy 27:22</a></span><br />‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1</a></span><br />It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a></span><br />For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Ephesians 5:3</a></span><br />But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a></span><br />Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">However, he would not listen to her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.</p><p class="hdg">forced her</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-11.htm">2 Samuel 12:11</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give <i>them</i> unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25-27</a></b></br> But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Judges 20:5</a></b></br> And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, <i>and</i> thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-12.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-18.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-13.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Humbleth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-6.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Raped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-9.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">Violated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-18.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-17.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-25.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-25.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Humbleth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-16.htm">Raped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-18.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Violated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-36.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Willing</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'; 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Ironically, Amnon's actions are the antithesis of his name's meaning. In the context of ancient Israel, the refusal to heed a woman's plea, especially one of his own family, was a grave violation of social and moral codes. This phrase highlights the willful disobedience and hardening of heart that can occur when one is consumed by sinful desires. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring wise counsel and the voice of conscience.<p><b>and being stronger</b><br />The Hebrew word for "stronger" is "חזק" (chazaq), which implies not just physical strength but also a forceful, overpowering presence. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, physical strength often translated to power and dominance. This phrase underscores the misuse of God-given strength, intended for protection and provision, being twisted into a tool for oppression and harm. It is a reminder of the responsibility that comes with strength and the call to use it righteously.<p><b>he violated her</b><br />The term "violated" is translated from the Hebrew "ענה" (anah), which can mean to afflict or oppress. This word choice conveys the deep injustice and suffering inflicted upon Tamar. In the biblical context, such an act was not only a personal sin but a violation of divine law and order. It reflects the broader theme of sin's destructive power and the profound impact of personal choices on others' lives. This phrase calls believers to uphold the dignity and sanctity of every individual, recognizing the image of God in all people.<p><b>and lay with her</b><br />The phrase "lay with her" is a euphemism for sexual relations, often used in the Bible to describe both consensual and non-consensual acts. In this context, it is a stark reminder of the perversion of what God intended to be a sacred union. The Hebrew culture placed a high value on purity and the sanctity of marriage, and this act represents a severe breach of those values. It serves as a somber reflection on the consequences of unchecked lust and the importance of honoring God's design for relationships.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/13-14.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">But [Amnon] refused</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to listen to her,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁמֹ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(liš·mō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and being stronger,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he violated her</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְעַנֶּ֔הָ</span> <span class="translit">(way·‘an·ne·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bowed down or afflicted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lay with</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁכַּ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·kaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lie down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 13:14 However he would not listen to her (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/13-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 13:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 13:15" /></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>