And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
And she answered him, 'No, my brother, don't force me! This kind of thing should never be done in Israel. Don't commit this terrible act.'
Tamar is desperately pleading with her half-brother Amnon to stop his sexual assault, appealing to both family bonds and moral standards.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 2 Samuel, this verse is part of the tragic story of Amnon, King David's eldest son, who became obsessed with his half-sister Tamar and devised a plan to be alone with her. Tamar pleads with him not to rape her, emphasizing that such an act of incest and violence is forbidden in Israel and would be considered utter folly, reflecting the moral and social standards of ancient Israelite society. This event unfolds amid the dysfunction in David's family, stemming from his own sins, and serves as a stark example of how personal lust can lead to familial and national turmoil.
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