2 Samuel 13:20

New International Reader's Version

When her brother Absalom saw her, he spoke to her. He said, “Has Amnon, that brother of yours, forced you to go to bed with him? My sister, don’t let it upset you. Don’t let it bother you. He’s your brother.” After that, Tamar lived in her brother Absalom’s house. She was very lonely.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

Hamor, the Hivite, was the ruler of that area. When his son Shechem saw Dinah, he took her and raped her.

Genesis 46:15

These were the sons and grandsons born to Jacob and Leah in Paddan Aram. Leah also had a daughter by Jacob. Her name was Dinah. The total number of people in the family line of Jacob and Leah was 33.

2 Samuel 13:19

She put ashes on her head. She tore the beautiful robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away. She was weeping out loud as she went.

2 Samuel 13:21

King David heard about everything that had happened. So he became very angry.

2 Samuel 14:24

But the king said, “He must go to his own house. I don’t want him to come and see me.” So Absalom went to his own house. He didn’t go to see the king.

Proverbs 26:24

Enemies use their words as a mask. They hide their evil plans in their hearts.

Romans 12:19

My dear friends, don’t try to get even. Leave room for God to show his anger. It is written, “I am the God who judges people. I will pay them back,” (Deuteronomy 32:35) says the Lord.