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2 Samuel 13

2 Samuel 13:20

Amnon and Tamar · 2 Samuel 13:1–22
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Translations

Modern
Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister. He is your brother. Do not take this thing to heart.” So Tamar lived as a desolate woman in the house of her brother Absalom.
Traditional
And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.
Literal
And Absalom her brother said to her, “Amnon your brother has been with you, and my sister, keep silent. He is your brother; do not put this thing to heart.” And Tamar was desolate and remained in the house of Absalom her brother.
Latin
Dixit autem ei Absalom frater suus: Numquid Amnon frater tuus concubuit tecum? sed nunc soror, tace: frater tuus est: neque affligas cor tuum pro hac re. Mansit itaque Thamar contabescens in domo Absalom fratris sui.

Original

Hebrew
English
Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister. He is your brother. Do not take this thing to heart.” So Tamar lived as a desolate woman in the house of her brother Absalom.

Notes

2 Samuel 13:20

  • Be quiet for now … Do not take this thing to heart: Absalom’s words sound comforting, but they do not match Tamar’s deep shame and grief. This restrained response hid Absalom’s intense anger (2 Samuel 13:22) from Tamar, who was already overwhelmed.

  • as a desolate woman: See study note on 2 Samuel 13:16.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Family, Community, and Sexual Sin

Events

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Amnon: David's firstborn son, killed by Absalom Tamar: David's daughter, raped by her half-brother Amnon

Glossary

Absalom Amnon David Family Life and Relations Incest Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Shimeah Tamar (Person)

Topics

Adultery: Amnon Rape Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Avenged in the Death of Amnon at the Hand of Absalom, Tamar's Brother Tamar: Daughter of David