2 Samuel 13:12

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:12

BSB

"No, my brother!" she cried. "Do not humiliate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!

AKJV

And she answered him, No, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not you this folly.

CPDV

She answered him: "Do not do so, my brother! Do not force me. For no such thing must be done in Israel. Do not choose to do this senseless act.

ERV

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.

NHEB

She answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me. For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Do not do this folly.

SMT

And she will say to him, No, my brother, thou shalt not humble me; for so it shall not be done in Israel: thou shalt not do this folly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 13:12

AndsheansweredH559VerbhimNaymybrotherH251Noun MasculinedonotforceH6031VerbmefornosuchthingoughtH3651tobedoneH6213VerbinIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine doH6213VerbnotthouthisfollyH5039Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 13:12

Summary

Sister refuses assault citing moral and legal prohibition

Place

Amnon's house

Event

Tamar refuses Amnon's advance

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC