And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.
Her brother Absalom said to her, 'Has your brother Amnon been with you? But stay quiet about this now, my sister. He is your brother, so don't let this matter trouble you.' So Tamar lived as a broken and isolated woman in her brother Absalom's house.
Absalom tells his sister Tamar to stay silent about Amnon's assault, leaving her isolated and devastated in his house.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows the tragic account of Amnon's rape of his half-sister Tamar, both children of King David. In ancient Israel, such crimes brought tremendous shame to the victim, and there were limited legal protections for women. Absalom's response reveals both his awareness of what happened and his decision to handle it privately rather than through official channels.
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