1And it came to pass, after this, that, Absolom, son of David, having a beautiful sister, whose name, was Tamar, Amnon son of David loved her.stylus2 Samuel 3:2, 2 Samuel 3:3, 1 Chronicles 3:9, 2 Samuel 3:2, 2 Samuel 3:32And it so troubled Amnon, that he made himself ill on account of Tamar his sister, for, a virgin, was she, and it was monstrous in Amnon’s own eyes, to do, anything, unto her.stylus2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Kings 21:4, Song of Solomon 5:8, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Kings 21:43But, Amnon, had a friend, whose name, was Jonadab, son of Shimeah, David’s brother,—and, Jonadab, was a very cunning man.stylus1 Samuel 16:9, 1 Samuel 16:9, 1 Corinthians 3:19, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Genesis 38:204So he said to him,—Why art thou looking so wretched—a king’s son too—morning by morning? Wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said to him, With Tamar, my brother Absolom’s sister, am I in love.stylusEsther 5:13, Esther 5:14, Luke 12:32, Jeremiah 8:12, Leviticus 20:175And Jonadab said unto him: Take to thy bed, and feign thyself ill,—and, when thy father cometh in to see thee, then shalt thou say unto him—I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, that she may give me food, and let her prepare, before mine eyes, some delicacy, to the end that I may see [it made], and so eat at her hand.stylusMark 6:24, Mark 6:25, Mark 6:24, Mark 6:25, 2 Samuel 16:216So Amnon took to his bed, and feigned himself ill,—and, when the king came in to see him, Amnon said unto the king—I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make ready before mine eyes a couple of cakes, that I may eat at her hand.stylusGenesis 18:6, Genesis 18:6, Matthew 13:33, Matthew 13:337So David sent unto Tamar, in the house—saying,—Come, I pray thee, to the house of Amnon thy brother, and prepare him enticing food.stylus8And Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, he having taken to his bed,—and took dough and kneaded it, and folded it before his eyes, and baked the cakes.stylus9Then took she the pan and put them out before him, but he refused to eat. And Amnon said—Have forth every one from me. And they went out every one from him.stylusGenesis 45:1, Genesis 45:1, Judges 3:19, John 3:20, Judges 3:1910Then said Amnon unto Tamar—Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat out of thine own hand. So Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them in to Amnon her brother, in the chamber.stylus11And, when she brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister!stylusGenesis 39:11, Genesis 39:12, Genesis 39:11, Genesis 39:1212But she said to him—Nay! my brother, do not force me, for it should not be done so in Israel,—do not commit this vileness.stylusJudges 19:23, Judges 20:6, Leviticus 20:17, Judges 19:23, Judges 20:613And, I,—whither could I take my reproach? Thou, too, wouldest be as one of the vile fellows, in Israel. Now, therefore, speak, I pray thee, unto the king, for he would not withhold me from thee.stylusGenesis 19:8, Judges 19:24, Genesis 20:12, Genesis 19:8, Judges 19:2414But he would not hearken unto her voice,—and, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.stylus2 Samuel 12:11, 2 Samuel 12:11, Judges 20:5, Deuteronomy 22:25, Deuteronomy 22:2715Then did Amnon hate her with a very great hatred, for, greater, was the hatred wherewith he hated her, than the love wherewith he had loved her,—so Amnon said to her—Rise—begone!stylusEzekiel 23:17, Ezekiel 23:1716But she said to him—No occasion for this greater wrong, after what thou hast done with me, to put me away! Nevertheless he would not hearken unto her;stylus17but called his young man who waited on him, and said—I pray you, put forth this woman from me, outside,—and bolt the door after her.stylus18Now she had upon her a long tunic, for, so, used king’s daughters to apparel themselves, when they were virgins, in robes. And his attendant took her forth, outside, and bolted the door, after her.stylusJudges 5:30, Genesis 37:3, Judges 5:30, Genesis 37:3, Genesis 37:3219And Tamar put ashes upon her head, and, the long tunic that was upon her, she rent,—and put her hand upon her head, and went her way, crying out as she went.stylusJeremiah 2:37, Joshua 7:6, Jeremiah 2:37, Joshua 7:6, 2 Samuel 1:1120And Absolom her brother said unto her—Hath, Amnon thy brother, been with thee? Now, therefore, my sister, hold thy peace—thy brother, he is, do not lay to thy heart, this thing. But Tamar remained, and was desolate in the house of Absolom her brother.stylusGenesis 34:2, Genesis 46:15, Romans 12:19, Proverbs 26:24, Genesis 34:221And, King David, heard all these things,—and it angered him greatly.stylusGenesis 34:7, Genesis 34:7, 1 Samuel 2:29, 1 Samuel 2:22, 1 Samuel 2:2522And Absolom spake not with Amnon, either bad or good,—though Absolom hated Amnon, because he had forced Tamar his sister.stylusLeviticus 19:17, Leviticus 19:18, Genesis 31:24, Leviticus 19:17, Leviticus 19:1823And it came to pass, after two years of days, that Absolom had, sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephron,—and Absolom invited all the king’s sons.stylusGenesis 38:12, Genesis 38:13, 1 Samuel 25:4, Genesis 38:12, Genesis 38:1324Absolom came also unto the king, and said, See, I pray thee, thy servant hath, sheepshearers,—I pray thee, let the king and his servants go with thy servant.stylusJeremiah 41:6, Jeremiah 41:7, 2 Samuel 11:8, 2 Samuel 11:15, Psalms 12:225And the king said unto Absolom—Nay! my son, do not, I pray thee, let us all go, lest we be burdensome upon thee. And, though he urged him, he would not go, but blessed him.stylusGenesis 19:2, Genesis 19:3, Luke 14:23, Luke 24:29, Judges 19:726Then said Absolom, If not, then, I pray thee, let Amnon my brother go with us. And the king said unto him, Wherefore should he go with thee?stylus2 Samuel 20:9, Psalms 55:21, 2 Samuel 11:13, 2 Samuel 11:15, 2 Samuel 3:2727And Absolom urged him,—so he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.stylusProverbs 26:24, Proverbs 26:26, Proverbs 26:24, Proverbs 26:2628Now Absolom had commanded his young men, saying—Mark, I pray you, when the heart of Amnon is merry with wine, and I say unto you—Smite ye Amnon, then shall ye put him to death, do not fear,—have not, I myself, commanded you? Be bold, and show yourselves to be sons of valour.stylusJudges 19:6, Judges 19:6, Judges 19:9, Judges 19:22, Judges 19:929So Absolom’s young men did to Amnon as Absolom had commanded. Then arose all the king’s sons, and rode away—each man on his mule, and fled.stylus1 Kings 1:33, 2 Samuel 18:9, 1 Kings 1:33, 2 Samuel 18:9, Genesis 36:2430And it came to pass, while, they, were yet on the road, that, the report, reached David, saying,—Absolom hath smitten all the king’s sons, and there is not left of them, one.stylus31And the king arose, and rent his garments, and lay on the ground,—and all his servants who stood by rent their garments.stylus2 Samuel 12:16, 2 Samuel 1:11, 2 Samuel 12:16, 2 Samuel 1:11, Joshua 7:632Then responded Jonadab son of Shimeah David’s brother, and said—Let not my lord say that they have put, all the young men—the king’s sons, to death; for, Amnon alone, is dead; for, by the bidding of Absolom, was it appointed, from the day that he forced Tamar his sister.stylusPsalms 7:14, Genesis 27:41, 2 Samuel 13:3, 1 Samuel 16:9, Proverbs 24:1133Now, therefore, let not my lord the king lay to his heart such a thing—to say, All the king’s sons, are dead,—but, Amnon alone, is dead.stylus2 Samuel 19:19, 2 Samuel 19:1934Now Absolom had fled. And the young man that was watching lifted up his eyes and looked, and lo! much people, coming on the road behind him, on the mountain-side.stylus2 Samuel 13:37, 2 Samuel 13:38, Genesis 4:8, Genesis 4:14, Amos 5:1935So Jonadab said unto the king, Lo! the king’s sons, are come,—according to the word of thy servant, so hath it come to pass.stylus36And so it was, as he made an end of speaking, that lo! the king’s sons, came, and lifted up their voice and wept,—the king also, and all his servants, wept with an exceeding great weeping.stylus2 Samuel 13:15, 2 Samuel 18:33, 2 Samuel 12:21, 2 Samuel 13:15, 2 Samuel 18:3337But, Absolom, had fled, and had taken his journey unto Talmai son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David the king mourned for his son continually,stylus2 Samuel 3:3, 2 Samuel 3:3, 2 Samuel 14:32, 1 Chronicles 3:2, 2 Samuel 13:3438But, Absolom, had fled, and had taken his journey to Geshur,—and it came to pass that he was there three years.stylus2 Samuel 14:23, 2 Samuel 14:32, 2 Samuel 15:8, 2 Samuel 14:23, 2 Samuel 14:3239And the spirit of the king pined to go forth unto Absolom,—for he had consoled himself over Amnon, in that he was dead.stylusGenesis 24:67, Genesis 24:67, Genesis 37:35, Genesis 38:12, Genesis 37:35