2 Samuel 13:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to him, 'Why are you, being the king's son, getting thinner every day? Won't you tell me what's wrong?' And Amnon said to him, 'I'm in love with Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Amnon confesses to his friend that he's wasting away because he's obsessed with his half-sister Tamar, revealing the destructive nature of his unhealthy desire.

📚 Historical Context

This conversation takes place between Amnon (King David's eldest son) and his crafty friend Jonadab. In ancient Israel, marriages between half-siblings were forbidden, making Amnon's desire both legally and morally wrong. This confession sets in motion a tragic chain of events that would devastate David's family.

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