2 Samuel 13:20

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Her brother Absalom asked her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Sister, be quiet for now. He’s your brother. Don’t dwell on this matter.” So Tamar stayed there at the home of her brother Absalom and was depressed.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

When Shechem, son of the local ruler Hamor the Hivite, saw her, he took her and raped her.

Genesis 46:15

These were the descendants of the sons Leah gave to Jacob in Paddan Aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of these sons and daughters was 33.

2 Samuel 13:19

Tamar put ashes on her head, tore the long-sleeved gown she had on, put her hands on her head, and went away crying.

2 Samuel 13:21

When King David heard about this, he became very angry. But David didn’t punish his son Amnon. He favored Amnon because he was his firstborn son.

2 Samuel 14:24

But the king said, “Absalom should return to his own house. He will not see me.” So Absalom returned to his house and didn’t see the king.

Proverbs 26:24

Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, but inside he holds on to deceit.

Romans 12:19

Don’t take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God’s anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, “I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord.”