Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her. New Living Translation Amnon became so obsessed with Tamar that he became ill. She was a virgin, and Amnon thought he could never have her. English Standard Version And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her. Berean Standard Bible Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her. King James Bible And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. New King James Version Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to her. New American Standard Bible But Amnon was so frustrated on account of his sister Tamar that he made himself ill, for she was a virgin, and it seemed too difficult to Amnon to do anything to her. NASB 1995 Amnon was so frustrated because of his sister Tamar that he made himself ill, for she was a virgin, and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her. NASB 1977 And Amnon was so frustrated because of his sister Tamar that he made himself ill, for she was a virgin, and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her. Legacy Standard Bible And Amnon was so distressed because of his sister Tamar that he made himself ill, for she was a virgin. So it was hard in Amnon’s sight to do anything to her. Amplified Bible Amnon was so frustrated because of his [half-] sister Tamar that he made himself sick, for she was a virgin, and Amnon thought it impossible for him to do anything to her. Christian Standard Bible Amnon was frustrated to the point of making himself sick over his sister Tamar because she was a virgin, but it seemed impossible to do anything to her. Holman Christian Standard Bible Amnon was frustrated to the point of making himself sick over his sister Tamar because she was a virgin, but it seemed impossible to do anything to her. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version But Tamar was a virgin, and Amnon could not think of a way to be alone with her. He was so upset about it that he made himself sick. English Revised Version 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 any thing unto her. GOD'S WORD® Translation Amnon was so obsessed with his half sister Tamar that he made himself sick. It seemed impossible for him to be alone with her because she was a virgin. Good News Translation He was so much in love with her that he became sick, because it seemed impossible for him to have her; as a virgin, she was kept from meeting men. International Standard Version Amnon became so emotionally distressed that he fell sick over his half-sister Tamar. She was a virgin, and Amnon found it difficult to do anything to her. Majority Standard Bible Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her. NET Bible But Amnon became frustrated because he was so lovesick over his sister Tamar. For she was a virgin, and to Amnon it seemed out of the question to do anything to her. New Heart English Bible Amnon was so troubled that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her. Webster's Bible Translation And Amnon was so afflicted, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. World English Bible Amnon was so troubled that he became sick because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Amnon has distress—even to become sick, because of his sister Tamar, for she [is] a virgin, and it is hard in the eyes of Amnon to do anything to her. Young's Literal Translation And Amnon hath distress -- even to become sick, because of Tamar his sister, for she is a virgin, and it is hard in the eyes of Amnon to do anything to her. Smith's Literal Translation And Amnon will be pressed to be sick for sake of Tamar his sister, for she was a virgin; and it will be hard in the eyes of Amnon to do anything to her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he was exceedingly fond of her, so that he fell sick for the love of her: for as she was a virgin, he thought it hard to do any thing dishonestly with her. Catholic Public Domain Version And he pined for her exceedingly, so much so that, out of love for her, he became ill. For, since she was a virgin, it seemed a difficulty to him that he would do anything dishonest with her. New American Bible He was in such anguish over his sister Tamar that he became sick; she was a virgin, and Amnon thought it impossible to do anything to her. New Revised Standard Version Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Amnon was much grieved on account of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon felt unable to say anything to her. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she was indignant with Khamnun because the person of Tamar his sister was a virgin and Khamnun was unable to say anything to her OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Amnon was so distressed that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do any thing unto her. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Amnon was distressed even to sickness, because of Themar his sister; for she was a virgin, and it seemed very difficult for Amnon to do anything to her. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amnon and Tamar1After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom. 2Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her. 3Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very shrewd man,… Cross References Genesis 34:1-7 Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. / When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. / And his soul was drawn to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke to her tenderly. ... Leviticus 18:9 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. Deuteronomy 22:25-27 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. Judges 19:22-30 While they were enjoying themselves, suddenly the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they said to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him!” / The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage. / Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.” ... 2 Samuel 11:2-4 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. Proverbs 6:32 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. Proverbs 7:5-27 that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words. / For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, ... Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Romans 1:24-27 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ... Romans 13:13-14 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. / Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. Treasury of Scripture And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do anything to her. vexed 1 Kings 21:4 And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread. Song of Solomon 5:8 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love. 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. Amnon, etc. Jump to Previous Account Afflicted Amnon Deeply Difficult Distress Distressed Fell Frustrated Hard Ill Illness Impossible Love Point Seemed Sick Sister Tamar Thought Tormented Troubled Vexed VirginJump to Next Account Afflicted Amnon Deeply Difficult Distress Distressed Fell Frustrated Hard Ill Illness Impossible Love Point Seemed Sick Sister Tamar Thought Tormented Troubled Vexed Virgin2 Samuel 13 1. Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.15. He hates her, and shamefully turns her away 19. Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose 23. At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon 31. David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab 37. Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur Amnon was sick with frustration over his sister Tamar Amnon, the firstborn son of King David, was heir to the throne of Israel. His infatuation with his half-sister Tamar, the daughter of David and Maacah, reveals the complexities of familial relationships within the royal household. The term "sick with frustration" indicates an intense emotional turmoil, highlighting the destructive nature of unchecked desires. This situation foreshadows the tragic events that follow, illustrating the consequences of sin and lack of self-control. The narrative sets the stage for the unfolding drama within David's family, which ultimately leads to further strife and division. for she was a virgin and it seemed implausible for him to do anything to her Persons / Places / Events 1. AmnonThe firstborn son of King David, who becomes infatuated with his half-sister Tamar. His obsession leads to tragic consequences. 2. Tamar The beautiful sister of Absalom and half-sister to Amnon. She is a central figure in this account, representing innocence and victimhood. 3. David The King of Israel and father to Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom. His family dynamics and lack of intervention play a significant role in the unfolding events. 4. Absalom Tamar's full brother, who later seeks revenge for the wrong done to his sister, leading to further family strife. 5. The Royal Palace The setting for much of the account, symbolizing both the power and the moral failings within David's household. Teaching Points Guarding the HeartAmnon's account illustrates the dangers of unchecked desires. Believers are called to guard their hearts and minds against lustful thoughts (Proverbs 4:23). The Consequences of Sin Sinful actions, especially those driven by lust, can have devastating effects on individuals and families. This account serves as a warning of the ripple effects of sin. The Importance of Godly Counsel Amnon's actions were influenced by the poor advice of his friend Jonadab. Surrounding oneself with godly counsel is crucial (Proverbs 13:20). The Role of Leadership David's failure to address the situation highlights the importance of active and righteous leadership in the family and community. Seeking Justice and Healing Tamar's plight calls for a response of justice and compassion. Believers are encouraged to seek justice and provide support for victims of wrongdoing (Micah 6:8).(2) Thought it hard.--Rather, it seemed impossible to Amnon. The modest seclusion of Tamar in the harem of her mother seemed to leave him no opportunity to carry out his desires. It appears from the narrative that the king's children lived in different households, and each grown-up son dwelt in his own house. Verse 2. - Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick. The Hebrew literally is, and it was narrow to Amnon, even to becoming sick. To an Oriental a feeling of narrowness means distress, while in joy there is a sense of largeness and expansion. Our words for distress have lost this picturesque force. That Amnon thought it hard does not mean that he had any feeling for his sister's disgrace, but that he knew that his attempt was difficult. He did not see how he could get Tamar into his power, and feared the consequences. The wives had each her own dwelling, and the daughters were kept in strict seclusion.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Amnonלְאַמְנ֜וֹן (lə·’am·nō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites was sick לְהִתְחַלּ֗וֹת (lə·hiṯ·ḥal·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 2470: To be weak or sick with frustration וַיֵּ֨צֶר (way·yê·ṣer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3334: Be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits, be vexed over בַּֽעֲבוּר֙ (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that his sister אֲחֹת֔וֹ (’ă·ḥō·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister Tamar, תָּמָ֣ר (tā·mār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8559: Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction she הִ֑יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was a virgin, בְתוּלָ֖ה (ḇə·ṯū·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1330: A virgin, sometimes, a bride and it seemed בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain implausible וַיִּפָּלֵא֙ (way·yip·pā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful for [him] אַמְנ֔וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites to do לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make anything מְאֽוּמָה׃ (mə·’ū·māh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3972: A speck, point, nothing to her. לָ֖הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links 2 Samuel 13:2 NIV2 Samuel 13:2 NLT 2 Samuel 13:2 ESV 2 Samuel 13:2 NASB 2 Samuel 13:2 KJV 2 Samuel 13:2 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:2 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:2 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:2 Amnon was so troubled that he fell (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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