KJV ORIGINAL
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But he wouldn't listen to her words. Because he was stronger than she was, he overpowered her and raped her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes Amnon's violent assault on his half-sister Tamar, showing how he used his physical strength to commit rape despite her pleas.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes a tragic event in King David's family where his son Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar. This assault occurred in ancient Israel around 1000 BC and was part of the devastating consequences that followed David's own sin with Bathsheba. The incident would lead to further violence and division within David's household, as promised by the prophet Nathan.
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