2 Samuel 13:1

And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:1

BSB
After some time, David's son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David's son Absalom.
AKJV
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
CPDV
Now after these things, it happened that Amnon, the son of David, was in love with the very beautiful sister of Absalom, the son of David, and she was called Tamar.
ERV
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
NHEB
It happened after this, that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
SMT
And it will be after this, and to Absalom son of David a fair sister, and her name Tamar; and Amnon, son of David, loved her.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:1

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Overview of 2 Samuel 13:1
Summary
Prince develops forbidden attraction to sister
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Amnon becomes infatuated with Tamar
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative