Amnon

This happened sometime afterward: Absalom son of David had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and Amnon son of David became infatuated with her.

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:1 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Amnon was so distraught because of his [half-]sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon to do anything to her.

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:2 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimah; Jonadab was a very clever man.

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:3 ·machine translation (sefaria)

He asked him, “Why are you so dejected, O prince, morning after morning? Tell me!” Amnon replied, “I am in love with Tamar, the sister of my brother Absalom!”

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:4 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Amnon lay down and pretended to be sick. The king came to see him, and Amnon said to the king, “Let my sister Tamar come and prepare a couple of cakes in front of me, and let her bring them to me.”

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:6 ·machine translation (sefaria)

She took the pan and set out [the cakes], but Amnon refused to eat and ordered everyone to withdraw. After everyone else had withdrawn,

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:9 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food inside and feed me.” Tamar took the cakes she had made and brought them to her brother inside.

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:10 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Then Amnon felt a very great loathing for her; indeed, his loathing for her was greater than the passion he had felt for her. And Amnon said to her, “Get out!”

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:15 ·machine translation (sefaria)

Now Absalom gave his attendants these orders: “Watch, and when Amnon is merry with wine and I tell you to strike down Amnon, kill him! Don’t be afraid, for it is I who give you the order. Act with determination, like brave men!”

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:28 ·machine translation (sefaria)

So my lord the king must not think for a moment that all the princes are dead; Amnon alone is dead.”

2. Samuel (II Samuel) ·Bölüm 13 ·13:33 ·machine translation (sefaria)