2 Samuel 13:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and he said to Amnon, “What's the matter? You're the king's son! You shouldn't have to go around feeling sorry for yourself every morning.” Amnon said, “I'm in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:3

Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, who was the son of David's brother Shimeah. Jonadab always knew how to get what he wanted,

2 Samuel 13:5

Jonadab told him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend to be sick. When your father comes to see you, ask him to send Tamar, so you can watch her cook something for you. Then she can serve you the food.”

1 Kings 21:5

Jezebel his wife came in and asked, “What's wrong? Why won't you eat?”

1 Kings 21:7

“Aren't you the king of Israel?” Jezebel asked. “Get out of bed and eat something! Don't worry, I'll get Naboth's vineyard for you.”

Isaiah 3:9

The look on your faces shows that you are sinful as Sodom, and you don't try to hide it. You are in for trouble, and you have brought it all on yourselves.

Jeremiah 8:12

They should be ashamed of their disgusting sins, but they don't even blush. And so, when I punish Judah, they will end up on the ground, dead like everyone else.

Leviticus 18:9

Don't have sex with your sister or stepsister, whether you grew up together or not.

Leviticus 20:17

If you marry one of your sisters, you will be punished, and the two of you will be disgraced by being openly forced out of the community.

Micah 7:3

People cooperate to commit crime. Judges and leaders demand bribes, and rulers cheat in court.

Luke 12:32

My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom.