2 Samuel 13:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Tamar's brother Absalom said to her, “How could Amnon have done such a terrible thing to you! But since he's your brother, don't tell anyone what happened. Just try not to think about it.” Tamar soon moved into Absalom's house, but she was always sad and lonely.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

She was seen by Hamor's son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, and he grabbed her and raped her.

2 Samuel 13:19

Tamar tore the robe she was wearing and put ashes on her head. Then she covered her face with her hands and cried loudly as she walked away.

2 Samuel 13:21

When David heard what had happened to Tamar, he was very angry. But Amnon was his eldest son and also his favourite, and David would not do anything to make Amnon unhappy.

2 Samuel 14:24

David told Joab, “I don't want to see my son Absalom. Tell him to stay away from me.” So Absalom went to his own house without seeing his father.

Proverbs 26:24

The pleasant talk of an enemy hides more evil plans

Romans 12:19

Dear friends, don't try to get even. Let God take revenge. In the Scriptures the Lord says, “I am the one to take revenge and pay them back.”