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NASB | 2 Samuel 13:1 Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved her. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 13:1 It happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon [her half brother] the son of David was in love with her. |
Bible Question:
2 samuel 13 It is true David did n't handle this issue properly otherwise Amnon should have been called to order. It is also true that Absalom nursed veageance in his heart for over two years before reacting. So what can we say about Amnon forcefully sleeping with his half sister? Is this not equivalent to incest? I need to be clear with this. In this part of the world, it is considered an abomination. |
Bible Answer: The story of Amnon and Tamar is a story of suduction and rape. I think rape and suduction is an abomination anywhere. ------------------------ Remember, God did not condemn Abram for marrying Sarai, his half sister. In fact he later blessed them with Isaac. |