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Themes in 2 Samuel 13

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Themes in 2 Samuel 13

2 Samuel 13:1 (show verse)

It happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name [was] Tamar, and Amnon the son of David fell in love with her.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Beauty » Instances of » Tamar
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:2 (show verse)

And Amnon {was so frustrated that he felt ill} because of Tamar his sister, because she [was] a virgin, and it [was] too difficult in Amnon's eyes to do anything with her.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:3 (show verse)

Now Amnon had a friend whose name [was] Jonadab the son of Shimeah, the brother of David. (Now Jonadab [was] a very crafty man.)

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Jonadab » David's nephew
Jonadab » Nephew of david » His complicity with amnon in his rape of tamar
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Shammah » David's brother » Called shimeah
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:4 (show verse)

And he said to him, "Why [are] you so sullen {every morning}, O son of the king? Will you not tell me?" And Amnon said to him, "I [am] in love with Tamar, the sister of my brother Absalom."

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Jonadab » Nephew of david » His complicity with amnon in his rape of tamar
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

Then Jonadab said to him, "Lie down on your bed and appear ill. If your father comes to see you, you shall say to him, 'Please let Tamar my sister come and give me food to eat, and let her prepare the food before my eyes, in order that I may see it and eat from her hand.'"

2 Samuel 13:6 (show verse)

So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill, and the king came to see him. Amnon said to the king, "Please let Tamar my sister come, and let her bake two cakes before my eyes that I may eat from her hand."

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Bread » How prepared » In pans
Deception » General examples of
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:7 (show verse)

So David sent to the house for Tamar, saying, "Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare food for him."

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Bread » How prepared » In pans
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:8 (show verse)

Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother. Now he [was] lying down, and she took the dough and kneaded [it] and made cakes before his eyes, and she baked the cakes.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Bread » How prepared » Kneaded
Bread » How prepared » In pans
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Princesses » Taught in household duties
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:9 (show verse)

Then she took the pan and poured it out before him, but he refused to eat. Then Amnon said, "Let all [the] men go out from me." So all [the] men went out from him.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Bread » How prepared » In pans
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Princesses » Taught in household duties
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:10 (show verse)

Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food [to] the private room that I may eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them to Amnon her brother in the private room.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:11 (show verse)

When she brought them near to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, "Come, lie with me, my sister!"

2 Samuel 13:12 (show verse)

Then Tamar said to him, "No, my brother! Do not force me, for such a thing has not been done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!

2 Samuel 13:13 (show verse)

As for me, where should I take my disgrace? You will be as one of the fools in Israel. So please, speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."

2 Samuel 13:14 (show verse)

But he [was] not willing to listen to her voice. He [was] stronger than she, and he forced her and lay with her.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Incest » Instances of » Amnon
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Seduction » Instances of » Of tamar
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:15 (show verse)

Then Amnon hated her {very deeply}, for the hatred with which he hated her [was] greater than [the] love with which he had loved her. So Amnon said to her, "Get up [and] go."

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:16 (show verse)

She said to him, "No, because this evil in sending me away [is] greater than the other you have done to me." But he [was] not willing to listen to her.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:17 (show verse)

Then he called his young man who [was] serving him and said, "Please send this woman from me to the outside, and bolt the door behind her!"

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:18 (show verse)

Now there [was] a long-sleeved robe on her, for so they clothed the daughters of the king who [were] virgins, in robes. His servant put her outside, and he bolted the door behind her.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Clothing » Robes
Dress » Clothing » Robes
Dress » Various articles of » Many-colored
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david
Virgin » Distinguishing apparel of
Woman » Young » Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colors

2 Samuel 13:19 (show verse)

Tamar put ashes on her head, and she tore the long-sleeved robe which [was] on her. She put her hand on her head, and {she went away, crying out as she went}.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Ashes » A symbol of mourning
Head » In grief » The hands placed on
Mourning » Laying the hand on the head
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:20 (show verse)

Absalom her brother said to her, "[Was] Amnon your brother with you? But now, my sister, be quiet; he [is] your brother. {Do not take this matter to heart}." So Tamar remained a desolate woman in the house of Absalom her brother.

Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:21 (show verse)

Now King David heard all these things, and {he became very angry}.

Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:22 (show verse)

Absalom did not speak with Amnon {either bad or good}, for Absalom hated Amnon {over the matter when} he raped Tamar his sister.

Absalom » Kills amnon
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:23 (show verse)

{About two full years later}, Absalom's shearers were in Baal Hazor, which [is] near Ephraim, and Absalom summoned all the sons of the king.

Absalom » Kills amnon
Baal-hazor » The place where amnon was killed
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Sheep-shearing
Ephraim » Town of
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Sheep » Time of shearing, a time of rejoicing
Sheep » Feasting at the time of shearing
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:24 (show verse)

Then Absalom went to the king and said, "Look, here [are] your servant's shearers; please let the king and his servants go with your servant.

Absalom » Kills amnon
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he avenged his sister
Entertainments » Invitations to » Often by the master in person
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:25 (show verse)

The king said to Absalom, "No my son, not all of us shall go, so that we not be a burden to you." And he urged him, but he [was] not willing to go, but he blessed him.

Absalom » Kills amnon
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he avenged his sister
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:26 (show verse)

So Absalom said, "But [will you] not let Amnon my brother go with us?" And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?"

Absalom » Kills amnon
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he avenged his sister
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:27 (show verse)

But Absalom pressed him, so he sent Amnon with him and all of the sons of the king.

2 Samuel 13:28 (show verse)

Absalom commanded his servants, saying, "Please watch. At the moment the heart of Amnon [is] {tipsy} with wine, then I shall say to you, 'Strike Amnon down,' and you shall kill him! Don't be afraid. [Is] it not I myself who has commanded you? Be courageous and be {valiant!}

Absalom » Kills amnon
Assassination » Instances of » Amnon, by absalom
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he avenged his sister
Fratricide » Instances of » Absalom
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Fratricide
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Murder » Examples of
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Of absalom
Servants » Bad--exemplified
Tamar » Daughter of david
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Amnon

2 Samuel 13:29 (show verse)

So Absalom's servants did to Amnon just as Absalom commanded, and all the sons of the king got up, and each mounted his mule and fled.

Absalom » Facts concerning » Murders his brother
Absalom » Kills amnon
Animals » Lions » Mules
Assassination » Instances of » Amnon, by absalom
Beasts » Unclean » Mule
Fratricide » Instances of » Absalom
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Absalom
Mule » Uses of » For royal riders
Mules » Used for » Riding, by persons of distinction
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » Of absalom
Tamar » Daughter of david
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Amnon

2 Samuel 13:30 (show verse)

{While they were on the way}, the message came to David, "Absalom has killed all the sons of the king, and not one of them [was] left."

Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:31 (show verse)

Then the king rose and tore his garments, and he lay on the ground, and all his servants standing by [were] tearing their garments.

Beds » Not used in affliction
Tamar » Daughter of david

2 Samuel 13:32 (show verse)

Then Jonadab the son of Shimeah, the brother of David, responded and said, "My lord should not think that all the young men, the sons of the king, [are] dead, because only Amnon [is] dead. {Absalom was talking about it}, as it was being determined from the day he raped Tamar his sister.

Jonadab » David's nephew
Jonadab » Nephew of david » Comforts david upon the death of amnon
Rape » Instances of » Of tamar by amnon; avenged in the death of amnon at the hand of absalom, tamar's brother
Shammah » David's brother » Called shimeah
Tamar » Daughter of david

Family » Examples of fathers' love » David
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Examples of fathers' love » David
Love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Love » Paternal » David
Love » Fathers » David
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » David