Verse 2

2 Samuel 13:2

American Standard Version

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2 And Amnon was so vexed that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything unto her.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יֵּ֨צֶר לְ/אַמְנ֜וֹן לְ/הִתְחַלּ֗וֹת בַּֽ/עֲבוּר֙ תָּמָ֣ר אֲחֹת֔/וֹ כִּ֥י בְתוּלָ֖ה הִ֑יא וַ/יִּפָּלֵא֙ בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י אַמְנ֔וֹן לַ/עֲשׂ֥וֹת לָ֖/הּ מְאֽוּמָה

English Translation

And Amnon was so distressed to begin to take advantage of Tamar, his sister, because she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible in the eyes of Amnon to do anything to her.

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Chapter 13 Context

1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tama... Focus ↗

2 And Amnon was so vexed that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it s...

3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David`s brother; and Jonadab was... Focus ↗

4 And he said unto him, Why, O son of the king, art thou thus lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell... Focus ↗

5 And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and feign thyself sick: and when thy father com... Focus ↗

6 So Amnon lay down, and feigned himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto... Focus ↗

7 Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon`s house, and dress him food. Focus ↗

8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon`s house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it... Focus ↗

9 And she took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have ou... Focus ↗

10 And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat from thy hand. And Tamar... Focus ↗

11 And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, li... Focus ↗

12 And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel... Focus ↗

13 And I, whither shall I carry my shame? and as for thee, thou wilt be as one of the fools in Israel.... Focus ↗

14 Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay wit... Focus ↗

15 Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater... Focus ↗

16 And she said unto him, Not so, because this great wrong in putting me forth is [worse] than the othe... Focus ↗

17 Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and b... Focus ↗

18 And she had a garment of divers colors upon her; for with such robes were the king`s daughters that... Focus ↗

19 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colors that was on her; and she laid... Focus ↗

20 And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but now hold thy peace... Focus ↗

21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. Focus ↗

22 And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced hi... Focus ↗

23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is be... Focus ↗

24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheep-shearers; let the king, I... Focus ↗

25 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome unto thee. And h... Focus ↗

26 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him,... Focus ↗

27 But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king`s sons go with him. Focus ↗

28 And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon`s heart is merry with wine; and... Focus ↗

29 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king`s sons arose,... Focus ↗

30 And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hat... Focus ↗

31 Then the king arose, and rent his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with... Focus ↗

32 And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David`s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that th... Focus ↗

33 Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king`s son... Focus ↗

34 But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold,... Focus ↗

35 And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king`s sons are come: as thy servant said, so it is. Focus ↗

36 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king`s sons came,... Focus ↗

37 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. And [David] mourned for his... Focus ↗

38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Focus ↗

39 And [the soul of] king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon,... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 13 (39 verses)
Version: American Standard Version

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