Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.
Then Amnon hated her with an intense hatred; in fact, he hated her even more than he had claimed to love her before. And Amnon said to her, 'Get up and get out of here.'
This verse shows how Amnon's supposed 'love' for Tamar instantly turned into even stronger hatred after he assaulted her, revealing that his feelings were never truly love at all.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Amnon, the eldest son of King David, becomes consumed by lust for his half-sister Tamar and tricks her into his room under false pretenses, leading to his rape of her. This verse immediately follows that act, showing Amnon's sudden and intense hatred for Tamar, which highlights the destructive consequences of unchecked desires within David's troubled family dynasty. The story reflects the broader fallout from David's own sins, as prophesied earlier, illustrating the moral and relational chaos in ancient Israelite royal households.
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