2 Samuel 13:2

Modern English Version

It depressed Amnon to the point of falling ill that Tamar his sister was a virgin, but it was impossible for Amnon to pursue her.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:10

Godly sorrow produces repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret, but the sorrow of the world produces death.

Song of Solomon 5:8

I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my lover, that you tell him I am sick with love.

1 Kings 21:4

Ahab returned home angry and depressed because of the answer Naboth the Jezreelite had given him, for he had said, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay down on his bed and sulked and would not eat any bread.

2 Samuel 13:1

After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David fell in love with her.

2 Samuel 13:3

Now Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah, the brother of David, and Jonadab was a very crafty individual.