Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made the bread in his sight and baked it. New Living Translation When Tamar arrived at Amnon’s house, she went to the place where he was lying down so he could watch her mix some dough. Then she baked his favorite dish for him. English Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and made cakes in his sight and baked the cakes. Berean Standard Bible So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. King James Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. New King James Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. Then she took flour and kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. New American Standard Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying in bed. And she took dough, kneaded it, made pastries in his sight, and baked the pastries. NASB 1995 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. NASB 1977 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Legacy Standard Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Amplified Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was in bed. And she took dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Christian Standard Bible Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them. American Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. Contemporary English Version When she got there, he was lying in bed. She mixed the dough, made the loaves, and baked them while he watched. English Revised Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home. He was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made flat bread in front of him, and cooked it. Good News Translation She went there and found him in bed. She took some dough, prepared it, and made some cakes there where he could see her. Then she baked the cakes International Standard Version Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home, where he was lying down. She brought along some dough, kneaded it, prepared some cakes especially for him, baked them, Majority Standard Bible So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. NET Bible So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, who was lying down. She took the dough, kneaded it, made some cakes while he watched, and baked them. New Heart English Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon?s house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes while he watched, and baked the cakes. Webster's Bible Translation So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. World English Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Tamar goes to the house of her brother Amnon, and he is lying down, and she takes the dough, and kneads, and makes cakes before his eyes, and cooks the cakes, Young's Literal Translation And Tamar goeth to the house of Amnon her brother, and he is lying down, and she taketh the dough, and kneadeth, and maketh cakes before his eyes, and cooketh the cakes, Smith's Literal Translation And Tamar will go to the house of Amnon her brother, and he lay down. And she will take dough and knead, and make cakes before his eyes, and bake the cakes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Thamar came to the house of Amnon her brother: but he was laid down: and she took meal and tempered it: and dissolving it in his sight she made little messes. Catholic Public Domain Version And Tamar went into the house of her brother Amnon. But he was lying down. And taking flour, she mixed it. And dissolving it in his sight, she cooked little portions of food. New American Bible Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was in bed. Taking dough and kneading it, she twisted it into cakes before his eyes and fried the cakes. New Revised Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and baked cakes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Tamar went to the house of Khamnun her brother and he was lying down, and she took kneaded dough and she made hearts OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Themar went to the house of her brother Amnon, and he was lying down: and she took the dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amnon and Tamar…7Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” 8So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. 9Then she brought the pan and set it down before him, but he refused to eat. “Send everyone away!” said Amnon. And everyone went out.… Cross References Genesis 18:6 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” Genesis 19:3 But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Genesis 24:25 Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” Genesis 27:9 Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves. Genesis 27:14 So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved. 1 Samuel 8:13 And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. 1 Kings 17:12-13 But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” / “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Proverbs 31:15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. Ezekiel 16:13 So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. Matthew 13:33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” Matthew 24:41 Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. Luke 10:38-42 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... Luke 13:21 It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” John 12:2 So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. Treasury of Scripture So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. she took flour. Jump to Previous Amnon Amnon's Bake Baked Bed Bread Cakes Cooking Dough Eyes Fire Flour House Kneaded Kneadeth Laid Maketh Paste Sight TamarJump to Next Amnon Amnon's Bake Baked Bed Bread Cakes Cooking Dough Eyes Fire Flour House Kneaded Kneadeth Laid Maketh Paste Sight Tamar2 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 So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. Tamar, the daughter of King David, is sent to care for her half-brother Amnon, who feigns illness. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where women often took on caregiving roles within the family. The mention of "her brother" highlights the familial relationship, which is central to the narrative's unfolding tragedy. The setting in Amnon's house indicates a private and intimate environment, which Amnon exploits for his malicious intent. This event occurs in the context of King David's household, a family marked by internal strife and moral failings, echoing the consequences of David's own sins as seen in 2 Samuel 12:10-12. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Persons / Places / Events 1. TamarThe daughter of King David and sister to Absalom. She is a central figure in this account, known for her beauty and innocence. 2. Amnon The eldest son of King David, who harbors an illicit desire for his half-sister Tamar, leading to tragic events. 3. David's House The setting for this event, representing the royal family and the complexities within it. 4. The Act of Baking Tamar's act of preparing food for Amnon, which is a prelude to the subsequent betrayal and violation. 5. The Event of Deception Amnon's feigned illness to lure Tamar into his presence, setting the stage for his sinful actions. Teaching Points Guarding the HeartThe account warns against unchecked desires and the importance of guarding one's heart against lust and deceit. The Consequences of Sin Amnon's actions lead to devastating consequences, illustrating the destructive nature of sin and the ripple effects it can have on families and communities. The Role of Deception Deception is a tool of the enemy, and believers must be vigilant against it, seeking truth and integrity in all relationships. The Importance of Righteousness Tamar's innocence and righteousness stand in stark contrast to Amnon's wickedness, highlighting the call for believers to pursue holiness. Seeking Justice and Healing The account encourages believers to seek justice for the oppressed and healing for those who have been wronged, reflecting God's heart for justice and restoration. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Tamarתָּמָ֗ר (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 went וַתֵּ֣לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to the house בֵּ֛ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of her brother אָחִ֖יהָ (’ā·ḥî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Amnon, אַמְנ֥וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites [who] וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was lying down. שֹׁכֵ֑ב (šō·ḵêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down She took וַתִּקַּ֨ח (wat·tiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take some dough, הַבָּצֵ֤ק (hab·bā·ṣêq) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1217: Dough (for cooking) kneaded [it], וַתָּ֙לָשׁ֙ (wat·tā·lāš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3888: To knead made cakes וַתְּלַבֵּ֣ב (wat·tə·lab·bêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3823: Transport, stultify, to make cakes in his sight, לְעֵינָ֔יו (lə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and baked וַתְּבַשֵּׁ֖ל (wat·tə·ḇaš·šêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen them. הַלְּבִבֽוֹת׃ (hal·lə·ḇi·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3834: A cake Links 2 Samuel 13:8 NIV2 Samuel 13:8 NLT 2 Samuel 13:8 ESV 2 Samuel 13:8 NASB 2 Samuel 13:8 KJV 2 Samuel 13:8 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:8 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:8 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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