2 Samuel 13:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar remained, a desolate woman, in her brother Absalom’s house.

Cross References

Genesis 34:2

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

Genesis 46:15

These are the sons of Leah whom she bore to Jacob in Paddan-aram, together with his daughter Dinah; in all, his sons and his daughters numbered thirty-three.

2 Samuel 13:19

But Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long robe that she was wearing; she put her hand on her head and went away, crying aloud as she went.

2 Samuel 13:21

When King David heard of all these things, he became very angry, but he would not punish his son Amnon because he loved him, for he was his firstborn.

2 Samuel 14:24

The king said, “Let him go to his own house; he is not to come into my presence.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not come into the king’s presence.

Proverbs 26:24

An enemy dissembles in speaking while harboring deceit within;

Romans 12:19

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”