2 Samuel 13:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he called his personal servant and said, 'Get this woman away from me and lock the door behind her.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

After assaulting Tamar, Amnon callously orders his servant to throw her out and lock the door, showing his complete lack of care for the woman he just violated.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after Amnon, King David's son, raped his half-sister Tamar after pretending to be sick and luring her to his room. In ancient Israel, such actions brought tremendous shame upon the victim and her family. Amnon's command to lock the door after her shows his contempt and desire to completely cut himself off from any responsibility for his actions.

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