2 Samuel 13:14

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 13:14

BSB

But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.

AKJV

However, he would not listen to her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

CPDV

But he was not willing to agree to her petition. Instead, prevailing by strength, he forced her, and he lay with her.

ERV

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.

NHEB

However he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.

SMT

And he would not hear to her voice; and he will be strong above her, and he will humble her and lie with her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 13:14

HowbeithewouldH14VerbnothearkenH8085untohervoiceH6963Noun MasculinebutbeingstrongerH2388VerbthansheforcedH6031VerbherandlayH7901Verbwithher

Commentary for 2 Samuel 13:14

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Overview of 2 Samuel 13:14

Summary

Prince overpowers and commits sexual assault against sister

Place

Amnon's house

Event

Amnon violently assaults Tamar

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC