And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.
She took the pan and served the food to him, but he refused to eat it. Then Amnon said, 'Send everyone away from me.' So all the men left him alone.
This verse shows Amnon rejecting the food and deliberately clearing the room of all witnesses, revealing his sinister intentions toward his half-sister Tamar.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, this verse is part of the tragic story of Amnon and his half-sister Tamar, where Amnon's lustful obsession leads to deception within King David's family. Amnon pretends to be ill to get Tamar alone, and this moment shows him sending away his servants as a step toward his sinful intentions, reflecting the broader consequences of moral failures in David's household. This event occurs during a time of turmoil in Israel's monarchy, highlighting how personal sins can ripple through family and society.
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