And she had a garment of divers colours upon her: for with such robes were the king’s daughters that were virgins apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.
She was wearing a beautiful robe of many colors, because that's how the king's unmarried daughters dressed. Then Amnon's servant forced her out of the room and locked the door behind her.
This verse describes how Tamar was thrown out after being assaulted, still wearing the special colorful robe that marked her as a virgin princess.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel 13, this verse is part of the tragic story of Tamar, King David's daughter, who was assaulted by her half-brother Amnon. The special garment of various colors she wore signified her status as a virgin princess, a cultural custom in ancient Israel that highlighted purity and royal privilege. After the assault, Amnon's servant forcibly removed her and bolted the door, emphasizing the immediate isolation and shame inflicted upon her.
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