Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But when she took it to him to eat, he grabbed her and said, “Come to bed with me, my sister.” New Living Translation But as she was feeding him, he grabbed her and demanded, “Come to bed with me, my darling sister.” English Standard Version But when she brought them near him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Berean Standard Bible And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” King James Bible And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister. New King James Version Now when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” New American Standard Bible When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, sleep with me, my sister.” NASB 1995 When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” NASB 1977 When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Legacy Standard Bible Then she brought them near to him to eat, but he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Amplified Bible When she brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Christian Standard Bible When she brought them to him to eat, he grabbed her and said, “Come sleep with me, my sister! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible When she brought them to him to eat, he grabbed her and said, “Come sleep with me, my sister!"” American Standard Version And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister. Contemporary English Version But as she was taking it over to him, he grabbed her and said, "Come to bed with me!" English Revised Version And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister. GOD'S WORD® Translation When she handed it to him to eat, he grabbed her and said, "Come to bed with me, Tamar!" Good News Translation As she offered them to him, he grabbed her and said, "Come to bed with me!" International Standard Version But as soon as she brought them near him to eat, he overpowered her and told her, "Come here and have sex with me, my sister!" Majority Standard Bible And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, ?Come lie with me, my sister!? NET Bible As she brought them to him to eat, he grabbed her and said to her, "Come on! Get in bed with me, my sister!" New Heart English Bible When she had brought them near to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, "Come, lie with me, my sister." Webster's Bible Translation And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come, lie with me, my sister. World English Bible When she had brought them near to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she brings [them] near to him to eat, and he lays hold on her, and says to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Young's Literal Translation and she bringeth nigh unto him to eat, and he layeth hold on her, and saith to her, 'Come, lie with me, my sister.' Smith's Literal Translation And she will bring near to him to eat, and he will lay hold upon her and say, Come lie with me, my sister. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when she had presented him the meat, he took hold of her, and said: Come lie with me, my sister. Catholic Public Domain Version And when she had presented the food to him, he took hold of her, and he said, “Come lie with me, my sister.” New American Bible But when she brought them close to him so he could eat, he seized her and said to her, “Come! Lie with me, my sister!” New Revised Standard Version But when she brought them near him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she brought them to him to eat and he held her and said to her: “Come lie with me my sister!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her: 'Come lie with me, my sister.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And she brought them to him to eat, and he caught hold of her, and said to her, Come, lie with me, my sister. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amnon and Tamar…10Then Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food into the bedroom, so that I may eat it from your hand.” Tamar took the cakes she had made and went to her brother Amnon’s bedroom. 11And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” 12“No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not humiliate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!… Cross References Genesis 39:12 She grabbed Joseph by his cloak and said, “Sleep with me!” But leaving his cloak in her hand, he escaped and ran outside. Judges 19:25 But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go. 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. 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. Leviticus 20:17 If a man marries his sister, whether the daughter of his father or of his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They must be cut off in the sight of their people. He has uncovered the nakedness of his sister; he shall bear his iniquity. Proverbs 7:13 She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him: Ezekiel 22:11 One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter. 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. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; Ephesians 5:3 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; 1 Timothy 5:2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. Treasury of Scripture And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister. Come lie Genesis 39:11,12 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within… Jump to Previous Arms Bed Eat Grabbed Hold Lie Nigh Presented Round SisterJump to Next Arms Bed Eat Grabbed Hold Lie Nigh Presented Round Sister2 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 And when she had brought them to him to eat This phrase sets the scene in the private quarters of Amnon, the eldest son of King David. Tamar, his half-sister, is fulfilling a request to prepare food for him as he feigns illness. The act of bringing food signifies a gesture of care and service, reflecting the cultural norms of hospitality and familial duty in ancient Israel. This moment is laden with irony, as what should be an act of kindness becomes the prelude to betrayal. The setting in a private chamber underscores the vulnerability and isolation Tamar faces, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and privilege. he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” Persons / Places / Events 1. AmnonThe eldest son of King David, who harbors an illicit desire for his half-sister Tamar. His actions in this chapter reveal his moral failings and lack of self-control. 2. Tamar The daughter of King David and sister of Absalom. She is a victim of Amnon's lust and deceit, representing innocence and vulnerability. 3. David The King of Israel and father to both Amnon and Tamar. His family dynamics and previous sins have repercussions that affect his children. 4. Jonadab A cousin to Amnon, who gives him the deceitful advice that leads to Tamar's assault. He represents the influence of ungodly counsel. 5. The Event The tragic event of Tamar's assault by Amnon, which sets off a chain of events leading to further family strife and violence. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinAmnon's actions remind us that sin, especially sexual sin, has devastating consequences not only for the sinner but also for those around them. It is crucial to guard our hearts and minds against lust and temptation. The Importance of Godly Counsel Jonadab's advice to Amnon highlights the danger of ungodly counsel. We must seek wisdom from those who are grounded in Scripture and can provide guidance that aligns with God's will. The Role of Family Dynamics David's family struggles illustrate how unresolved sin and lack of discipline can lead to dysfunction and tragedy. As believers, we are called to address sin within our families and lead with integrity. The Value of Purity and Respect Tamar's account underscores the importance of respecting others and valuing purity. We are called to treat each other with dignity and honor, recognizing each person as made in the image of God. God's Justice and Mercy While the immediate account is one of injustice, it points to the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate justice and mercy. We can trust that God sees and will right all wrongs in His perfect timing. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And when she had brought [them]וַתַּגֵּ֥שׁ (wat·tag·gêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach to him אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to to eat, לֶֽאֱכֹ֑ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 398: To eat he took hold וַיַּֽחֲזֶק־ (way·ya·ḥă·zeq-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer of her בָּהּ֙ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Come, בּ֛וֹאִי (bō·w·’î) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go lie שִׁכְבִ֥י (šiḵ·ḇî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down with me, עִמִּ֖י (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with my sister!” אֲחוֹתִֽי׃ (’ă·ḥō·w·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister Links 2 Samuel 13:11 NIV2 Samuel 13:11 NLT 2 Samuel 13:11 ESV 2 Samuel 13:11 NASB 2 Samuel 13:11 KJV 2 Samuel 13:11 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:11 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:11 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:11 When she had brought them near (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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