2 Samuel 13:20

New American Bible - revised edition

Her brother Absalom said to her: “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Keep still now, my sister; he is your brother. Do not take this so to heart.” So Tamar remained, devastated, in the house of her brother Absalom.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

When Shechem, son of Hamor the Hivite, the leader of the region, saw her, he seized her and lay with her by force.

Genesis 46:15

These were the sons whom Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan-aram, along with his daughter Dinah—thirty-three persons in all, sons and daughters.

2 Samuel 13:19

Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long tunic in which she was clothed. Then, putting her hands to her head, she went away crying loudly.

2 Samuel 13:21

King David, when he heard of the whole affair, became very angry. He would not, however, antagonize Amnon, his high-spirited son; he loved him, because he was his firstborn.

2 Samuel 14:24

But the king said, “Let him go off to his own house; he shall not appear before me.” So Absalom went off to his house and did not appear before the king.

Proverbs 26:24

With their lips enemies pretend, but inwardly they maintain deceit;

Romans 12:19

Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”