Translations
Modern
…and he asked Amnon, “Why are you, the son of the king, so depressed morning after morning? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon replied, “I am in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”
Traditional
And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.
Literal
And he said to him, “Why are you so depressed, son of the king, morning after morning? Will you not tell me?” And Amnon said to him, “I am loving Tamar, sister of Absalom my brother.”
Latin
Qui dixit ad eum: Quare sic attenuaris macie, fili regis, per singulos dies? cur non indicas mihi? Dixitque ei Amnon: Thamar sororem fratris mei Absalom amo.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and he asked Amnon, “Why are you, the son of the king, so depressed morning after morning? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon replied, “I am in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”
Notes
morning after morning: Amnon's obsession grew stronger and never stopped.
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 David Incest Jonadab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Shimeah Tamar (Person)
Topics
Adultery: Amnon Jonadab: Nephew of David: His Complicity with Amnon in his Rape of Tamar Lasciviousness: Amnon Seduction of Tamar Tamar: Daughter of David