“However, he wouldn’t listen to her; and since he was stronger than she, he overpowered her and raped her. But then he was filled with utter revulsion for her — his hatred of her was even greater than the love he had had for her before. Amnon said to her, ‘Get up, and get out […]
2S13-8: When Lust Goes Unchecked, Even A Prince Can Turn Into A Predator
“Where could I go with such shame? And as for you, you will be regarded as one of Israel’s vulgar brutes. Now therefore, please! Speak to the king, because he won’t keep me from you.”-2 Samuel 13:13 When we last left off, things were tense… And now about to get worse. Amnon, driven by uncontrolled […]
2S13-7: ‘Things Like This Aren’t Done in Israel!’ She Cried Out
“But when she brought them near, so that he could eat, he grabbed her and said to her, ‘Come to bed with me, my sister.’ ‘No, my brother,’ she answered him, ‘don’t force me! Things like this aren’t done in Israel; don’t behave so disgracefully!’”-2 Samuel 13:11-12 We’ve now arrived at the scene of terror. […]
2S13-6: What Hebrew Speakers Catch In This Verse That English Readers Miss
“So Amnon lay down and pretended he was sick. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Please let my sister Tamar come and make me a couple of cakes here where I can watch, and I’ll eat what she serves me.”-2 Samuel 13:6 So David sends word to Tamar that […]
2S13-5: How Devious Lust Dresses Itself In Deception
We gotta keep in mind… Every homie and his cousin in David’s family were eyeing the throne. So any shot at moving up was pounced upon… Like starving lions ripping into a zebra. This is exactly what happened with Yonadav, Amnon’s cousin. He was a real conniving bugger and always looking for a way to […]