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2 Samuel 13:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

2 Samuel 13:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:12

Theological / Devotional

No such thing. See Genesis 34:7. Without anyone else in the house, Tamar had no one to aid her in her attempts to resist her brother’s evil and determined purpose. She first tried to reason with him, speaking of the sinfulness of such an act and of its folly.

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