2 Samuel 13:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After this happened, Absalom, who was David's son, had a beautiful sister named Tamar. Amnon, another son of David, fell in love with her.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a tragic family situation where Amnon, one of David's sons, became infatuated with his half-sister Tamar.

📚 Historical Context

This verse begins one of the darkest chapters in King David's family history, taking place during his reign in Jerusalem around 1000 BC. In ancient royal families, polygamy was common, so David had multiple wives and children, making Amnon and Tamar half-siblings through their father David. This story unfolds the consequences of unchecked desire and family dysfunction within the royal household.

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