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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:
Hi , Looks like we 're digressing from the issue on ground. The issue I 'm addressing is that of incest. How would one describe having forceful intercourse with his half sister in this present age? |
Bible Answer: Look at the QUICK SEARCH in the upper right of you screen and type in the word INCEST. This has been answered many times, and with good wisdom. By the way, many states are now letting first cousins marry. This is found more in Almish and isolated communities. There seems to be very littke evidence that genetic deformities appear more than the general public. National Public Radio had a program on this anout two weeks ago. |