2 Samuel 13:20

Modern English Version

Absalom her brother said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Keep silent for now, my sister. He is your brother. Do not take this thing to heart.” So Tamar stayed in the house of Absalom, her brother, a desolate woman.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

When Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the land, saw her, he took her and lay with her and defiled her.

Genesis 46:15

These were the sons of Leah, whom she bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram, with his daughter Dinah. All his sons and his daughters numbered thirty-three.

2 Samuel 13:19

So Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long robe that she was wearing. She put her hand on her head and left, wailing as she went.

2 Samuel 13:21

When King David heard about these things, he was very angry.

2 Samuel 14:24

The king said, “Let him turn to his own house. He shall not come into my presence.” So Absalom turned to his house and did not come into the king’s presence.

Proverbs 26:24

He who hates disguises it with his lips, and within his heart, he harbors deceit;

Romans 12:19

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to God’s wrath, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine. I will repay,” says the Lord.