Amnon and Tamar

131 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 13:1

King James Version

Amnon and Tamar

131 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.

English Standard Version

Amnon and Tamar

131 Now Absalom, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David's son, loved her.

The Message

Amnon and Tamar

131 Some time later, this happened: Absalom, David's son, had a sister who was very attractive. Her name was Tamar. Amnon, also David's son, was in love with her.

New King James Version

Amnon and Tamar

131 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

New Living Translation

Amnon and Tamar

131 Now David's son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. And Amnon, her half brother, fell desperately in love with her.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:1

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:1-20

(Read 2 Samuel 13:1-20)

From henceforward David was followed with one trouble after another. Adultery and murder were David's sins, the like sins among his children were the beginnings of his punishment: he was too indulgent to his children. Thus David might trace the sins of his children to his own misconduct, which must have made the anguish of the chastisement worse. Let no one ever expect good treatment from those who are capable of attempting their seduction; but it is better to suffer the greatest wrong than to commit the least sin.