2 Samuel 13:13

And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:13

BSB
Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."
AKJV
And I, where shall I cause my shame to go? and as for you, you shall be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray you, speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.
CPDV
For I will not be able to bear my shame. And you will be like one of the foolish in Israel. For it is better to speak to the king, and he will not deny me to you."
ERV
And I, whither shall I carry my shame? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
NHEB
I, where would I carry my shame? And as for you, you will be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you."
SMT
And I, whither shall I cause my reproach to go? and thou wilt be as one of the foolish in Israel. And now, speak now, to the king, and he will not withhold me from thee.

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

AndIwhithershallIcausemyshameH2781Noun FemininetogoH3212VerbandasfortheethoushaltbeasoneH259AdjectiveofthefoolsH5036AdjectiveinIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineNowthereforeIpraytheespeakH1696VerbuntothekingH4428Noun MasculineforhewillnotwithholdH4513Verbmefromthee

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:13

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Overview of 2 Samuel 13:13
Summary
Sister pleads for alternatives and seeks protective intervention
Place
Amnon's house
Event
Tamar attempts negotiation and appeals
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative