And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.
Jonadab told him, 'Go lie down on your bed and pretend to be sick. When your father comes to check on you, ask him to please let your sister Tamar come and prepare food for you. Ask her to make the food right there where you can watch, so you can eat from her hands.'
Jonadab is giving Amnon advice on how to trick his father and get alone time with Tamar by pretending to be sick.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the tragic story of Amnon's assault on his half-sister Tamar, showing how Jonadab helped devise a deceptive plan. In ancient Israel, it was customary for family members to care for the sick, and preparing food by hand was a sign of special care and affection. King David's large family, with multiple wives and children, created complex relationships that sometimes led to devastating conflicts.
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