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
In the biblical account of King David's reign, his family faced severe internal conflicts due to his own past sins, as prophesied by Nathan the prophet. This verse describes the aftermath of Amnon, David's eldest son, raping his half-sister Tamar, with her full brother Absalom urging her to remain silent and not escalate the matter since Amnon was their brother. The event highlights the cultural norms of ancient Israel, where family honor and loyalty often suppressed justice, leading to further tragedy in David's household.
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