Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “No, my brother!” she said to him. “Don’t force me! Such a thing should not be done in Israel! Don’t do this wicked thing. New Living Translation “No, my brother!” she cried. “Don’t be foolish! Don’t do this to me! Such wicked things aren’t done in Israel. English Standard Version She answered him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this outrageous thing. Berean Standard Bible “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! King James Bible And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. New King James Version But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! New American Standard Bible But she said to him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful sin! NASB 1995 But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing! NASB 1977 But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing! Legacy Standard Bible But she said to him, “No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing! Amplified Bible She replied, “No, my brother! Do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing! Christian Standard Bible “Don’t, my brother! ” she cried. “Don’t disgrace me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Don’t commit this outrage! Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t, my brother!” she cried. “Don’t humiliate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Don’t do this horrible thing! American Standard Version And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. Contemporary English Version She answered, "No! Please don't force me! This sort of thing isn't done in Israel. It's disgusting! English Revised Version And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. GOD'S WORD® Translation "No," she told him, "don't rape me! That shouldn't be done in Israel. Don't do this godless act! Good News Translation "No," she said. "Don't force me to do such a degrading thing! That's awful! International Standard Version "No, my brother!" she kept telling him. "Don't humiliate me like this! This just isn't done in Israel! Don't do this utterly foolish thing! Majority Standard Bible ?No, my brother!? she cried. ?Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! NET Bible But she said to him, "No, my brother! Don't humiliate me! This just isn't done in Israel! Don't do this foolish thing! New Heart English Bible She answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me. For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Do not do this folly. Webster's Bible Translation And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. World English Bible She answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me! For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Don’t you do this folly! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says to him, “No, my brother, do not humble me, for it is not done so in Israel; do not do this folly. Young's Literal Translation And she saith to him, 'Nay, my brother, do not humble me, for it is not done so in Israel; do not this folly. Smith's Literal Translation And she will say to him, No, my brother, thou shalt not humble me; for so it shall not be done in Israel: thou shalt not do this folly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShe answered him: Do not so, my brother, do not force me: for no such thing must be done in Israel. Do not thou this folly. Catholic Public Domain Version She answered him: “Do not do so, my brother! Do not force me. For no such thing must be done in Israel. Do not choose to do this senseless act. New American Bible But she answered him, “No, my brother! Do not force me! This is not done in Israel. Do not commit this terrible crime. New Revised Standard Version She answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me; for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do anything so vile! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd she answered him, No, my brother, do not treat me shamefully; for no such folly ought to be done in Israel; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated She said to him, “No, my brother! You shall not dishonor me! No! And that shall not be done so in Israel!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she answered him: 'Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel; do not thou this wanton deed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said to him, Nay, my brother, do not humble me, for it ought not to be so done in Israel; do not this folly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amnon and Tamar…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! 13Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”… Cross References Genesis 34:7 When Jacob’s sons heard what had happened, they returned from the field. They were filled with grief and fury, because Shechem had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob’s daughter—a thing that should not be done. 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. 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. Deuteronomy 27:22 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ 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 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; 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. 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. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Galatians 5:19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. Proverbs 6:32 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. Proverbs 5:3-5 Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. 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. Treasury of Scripture And she answered him, No, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not you this folly. force me [heb] humble me Genesis 34:2 And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her. Deuteronomy 22:29 Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days. Leviticus 18:9,11 The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover… Leviticus 20:17 And if a man shall take his sister, his father's daughter, or his mother's daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness; it is a wicked thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of their people: he hath uncovered his sister's nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity. folly Genesis 34:7 And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done. Judges 19:23 And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay, my brethren, nay, I pray you, do not so wickedly; seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not this folly. Judges 20:6 And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel. Jump to Previous Deed Disgraceful Evil Folly Force Humble Infamy Israel Ought Right Shame Violate Wanton WickedJump to Next Deed Disgraceful Evil Folly Force Humble Infamy Israel Ought Right Shame Violate Wanton Wicked2 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 “No, my brother!” she cried. Tamar's plea begins with a direct and personal address to Amnon, emphasizing their familial relationship. In ancient Israel, family bonds were highly significant, and the term "brother" underscores the violation of both familial and social norms. The use of "cried" indicates her desperation and the seriousness of the situation. This moment reflects the broader biblical theme of the sanctity of family relationships, as seen in Genesis with Cain and Abel, where the breakdown of brotherly bonds leads to sin and tragedy. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! Persons / Places / Events 1. TamarThe daughter of King David and sister of Absalom, Tamar is a central figure in this passage. She is a victim of a grievous act and represents innocence and righteousness. 2. Amnon The son of King David and half-brother to Tamar, Amnon is the perpetrator of the crime against Tamar. His actions set off a chain of events that lead to further tragedy within David's family. 3. Absalom Tamar's full brother, who later seeks revenge against Amnon for his actions. Absalom's response to this event is pivotal in the unfolding account of David's family. 4. King David The father of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom. His response to the events is crucial in understanding the dynamics of justice and leadership in this account. 5. Israel The nation of God's chosen people, where the cultural and religious laws are meant to reflect God's holiness and justice. Tamar's appeal to the standards of Israel highlights the gravity of Amnon's intended sin. Teaching Points The Sanctity of Human DignityTamar's plea to Amnon underscores the importance of respecting the dignity and worth of every individual. As Christians, we are called to uphold the sanctity of human life and relationships. The Consequences of Sin Amnon's actions lead to devastating consequences for himself, Tamar, and their entire family. This serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of sin and the importance of seeking God's guidance to avoid such pitfalls. The Role of Justice and Leadership King David's response to the situation is a critical aspect of the account. It challenges us to consider how we, as leaders in our communities and families, should respond to injustice and wrongdoing. The Power of Righteousness and Courage Tamar's courage in speaking out against Amnon's intentions is a powerful example of standing up for righteousness, even in the face of personal danger and societal pressure.(12) Do not thou this folly.--Tamar, now left alone in the power of her half-brother, endeavours to escape by reasoning. She first speaks of the sinfulness in Israel of that which was allowed among surrounding heathen, quoting the very words of Genesis 34:7, as if by the traditions of their nation to recall the king's son to a sense of right. She then sets forth the personal consequences to themselves; if he had any love for her he could not wish that shame and contempt should meet her everywhere; and for himself, such an act would make him "as one of the fools in Israel," as one who had cast off the fear of God and the restraints of decency.Verse 12. - Do not force me; literally, do not humble me. It is to be regretted that the word should be changed, as it bears testimony to the nobleness of the Hebrew women, who regarded their chastity as their crown of honour. The word folly is used in the sense of unchastity in Genesis 34:7 and elsewhere, and it is noteworthy that the Jews thus connected crime with stupidity. Vain, that is, empty persons were the criminal part of the population (Judges 9:4), and to call a man "a fool" was to attribute to him every possible kind of wickedness (Matthew 5:22). The thought which lay at the root of this view of sin was that Israel was a peculiar people, sanctified to God's service; and all unholiness, therefore, was not merely criminal in itself, but a proof that the guilty person was incapable of rightly estimating his privileges. Tamar urges this upon her "empty" brother, and then pathetically dwells upon their mutual shame, and, finding all in vain, she even suggests that the king might permit their marriage. Such marriages, between half-brothers and half-sisters were strictly forbidden, as tending to loosen the bends of family purity (Leviticus 18:9; Deuteronomy 27:22); but possibly the Levitical code was occasionally violated, or Tamar may have suggested it in the hope of escaping immediate violence. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “No,אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not my brother!” אָחִי֙ (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) she cried. וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not humiliate me, תְּעַנֵּ֔נִי (tə·‘an·nê·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted for כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction such כֵ֖ן (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus a thing should never לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be done יֵֽעָשֶׂ֥ה (yê·‘ā·śeh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make in Israel. בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not do תַּעֲשֵׂ֖ה (ta·‘ă·śêh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, disgraceful thing! הַנְּבָלָ֥ה (han·nə·ḇā·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5039: Foolishness, wickedness, a crime, punishment Links 2 Samuel 13:12 NIV2 Samuel 13:12 NLT 2 Samuel 13:12 ESV 2 Samuel 13:12 NASB 2 Samuel 13:12 KJV 2 Samuel 13:12 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 13:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 13:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 13:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 13:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 13:12 She answered him No my brother do (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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