While these things were taking place, David happened to arise from his bed after midday, and he walked upon the terrace of the king's house. And he saw, across from his terrace, a woman washing herself. And the woman was very beautiful.
2 Samuel 14:27 - Catholic Public Domain Version Then three sons were born to Absalom, and one daughter, of elegant form, whose name was Tamar. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition There were born to Absalom three sons and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a beautiful woman. American Standard Version (1901) And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance. Common English Bible Absalom had three sons and one daughter. The daughter’s name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And there were born to Absalom three sons, and one daughter, whose, name was Thamar; and she was very beautiful. English Standard Version 2016 There were born to Absalom three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman. |
While these things were taking place, David happened to arise from his bed after midday, and he walked upon the terrace of the king's house. And he saw, across from his terrace, a woman washing herself. And the woman was very beautiful.
Now after these things, it happened that Amnon, the son of David, was in love with the very beautiful sister of Absalom, the son of David, and she was called Tamar.
Now Absalom had raised up for himself, when he was still alive, a monument, which is in the Valley of the King. For he said, "I have no son, and so this shall be the memorial to my name." And he called the monument by his own name. And it is called the Hand of Absalom, even to this day.
But I will rise up against them, says the Lord of hosts. And I will perish the name of Babylon and its remnants: both the plant and its progeny, says the Lord.
Thus says the Lord: Write: this man is barren; he is a man who will not prosper in his days. For there will not be a man from among his offspring who will sit upon the throne of David, or have authority in Judah, anymore."