KJV ORIGINAL
Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and dress him meat.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then David sent word to Tamar at home, saying, 'Go to your brother Amnon's house and prepare food for him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is unknowingly sending his daughter Tamar to care for his son Amnon, who has been pretending to be sick.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David’s reign over ancient Israel, his family was plagued by internal conflicts stemming from his own moral failings, as described in the books of Samuel. Amnon, David's eldest son, pretended to be ill as a ruse to get close to his half-sister Tamar, whom he desired inappropriately. David, unaware of Amnon's deceitful intentions, sent Tamar to prepare a meal for him, unwittingly setting the stage for a tragic family event.
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