Amnon, David’s son, becomes obsessed with his half-sister Tamar. With Jonadab’s crafty advice he pretends to be sick, isolates Tamar, and rapes her despite her resistance. Afterward his desire turns to hatred and he casts her out. David is angry but takes no recorded judicial action, while Absalom quietly waits two years and then arranges Amnon’s death before fleeing.
Amnon, David’s son, becomes obsessed with his half-sister Tamar. With Jonadab’s crafty advice he pretends to be sick, isolates Tamar, and rapes her despite her resistance. Afterward his desire turns to hatred and he casts her out. David is angry but takes no recorded judicial action, while Absalom quietly waits two years and then arranges Amnon’s death before fleeing.
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