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2 Samuel 13:13

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 13:13

Verse 13 of 39

Scripture focus

And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

2 Samuel 13:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:13

Theological / Devotional

Cause my shame to go. Tamar tried to bring Amnon to his senses by pointing out that in doing such a deed he would disgrace her, the king’s daughter and his sister, for life. If he had any regard for her, certainly he would not wish to bring such a humiliation upon her and upon the king’s household.

As for thee. Tamar thought of the consequences not only to herself but also to Amnon. By performing such an act he would make a fool of himself, reducing himself to shame and contempt throughout the land. Tamar thought clearly and reasoned logically.

Speak unto the king. Seeing that she was making no headway by reasoning with her determined brother, Tamar began to temporize. What was necessary now was to get out of his clutches, and this was evidently her last resort.

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