Translations
Modern
And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar.
Traditional
And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Literal
And Absalom did not speak to Amnon bad or good, for Absalom hated Amnon, upon the matter that he had disgraced Tamar his sister.
Latin
Porro non est locutus Absalom ad Amnon nec malum nec bonum: oderat enim Absalom Amnon, eo quod violasset Thamar sororem suam.
Original
Hebrew
English
And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon for violating his sister Tamar.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
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 Baal-Hazor David Incest Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Shimeah Tamar (Person)
Topics
Absalom: Kills Amnon Homicide: Felonious: Absalom Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Avenged in the Death of Amnon at the Hand of Absalom, Tamar's Brother Tamar: Daughter of David