(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) 2 Samuel 13:19 Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her garment of various colors that was on her; and she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as … Kileab [or Chileab] had apparently died [as Absalom will act as heir apparent on his return from exile following Amnon's death, see 15:1-3], so Absalom was next in line after Amnon. David. Now our chapter has four main male characters apart from Tamar, four men who sin. Amnon said to Tamar This is the first time Amnon speaks to Tamar. 19 And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. Despite the biblical prohibition on sexual relations between half-brothers and sisters, Amnon had an overwhelming desire for her. Geshur. How many teen and/or young adult lives have been severely damaged by unwed pregnancy resulting from coveting? [7], Adrien Bledstein says the description of Tamar as wearing a "richly ornamented robe" may have been meant to signify that she was a priestess or interpreter of dreams, like Joseph with his coat of many colors.[12]. Amnon and Tamar He feigns illness and ask… 23 Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal Hazor near the border of Ephraim, he invited all the king’s sons to come there. Trible argues, for example, that when Tamar is finally given a voice (she is speechless for the first 11 verses of the narrative), "the narrator hints at her powerlessness by avoiding her name." Love turns to hate. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. 18:11), yet with the example of Abraham (Gen. 20:12), and the common practice among the surrounding nations of marrying half-sisters, he felt justified and wanted his passion fulfilled with Tamar. (verse 15). In Biblical law, it was unlawful for a man to have intercourse with his sister. Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. König David selbst veranlasst, dass Tamar ins Haus Amnons geht. She ripped her royal robe and covered herself with ashes. Golan Heights Bethsaida Yarmouk River David Absalom. Israel vigorously pursued relationships with foreign cultures because she thought she saw a way to benefit from them. As soon as Tamar got close to Amnon, he immediately tried to persuade her to “ lie with him. The law required that Amnon and Tamar should marry since Amnon raped her (Dt 22:28-29), but it also prohibited sibling marriages (Lv 18:11). Now our chapter has four main male characters apart from Tamar, four men who sin. Absalom’s grievance with his Father. "The Good Brother" imagines Tamar, Amnon, and Absalom in a modern-day setting, and tells the story of Tamar's halting, stunted attempts at recovery after Amnon's attack, including her troubled & sexually charged relationship with Absalom. Become desolate, lonely. She is pictured as throwing herself at what she thinks is easy gain—a quick profit without the hard work. The narrative of Tamar's rape at the hands of her brother is told with a focus that emphasizes the male roles of the story: David, Amnon, and Absalom. She courageously begged Amnon to follow Israel’s laws and not sexually attack her. Amnon is next in line to the throne and must be aware of the law, and of the importance both of his relationship with David … She then became pregnant by Judah and bore twin sons named Perez and Zerah. Tamar calls Amnon to account using cultural taboo, the authority of their father the king, her potential suffering, and his reputation. She then became pregnant by Judah and bore twin sons named Perez and Zerah. With "power-over", one's power is related to how many creatures one has dominion over. Amnon felt guilt for his behavior, but instead of assuming responsibility, he turned his anger on Tamar, ruining her reputation and her future. So Amnon's love for and subsequent hate of Tamar illustrates that even a relationship that is, in essence, altruistic may be expressed in a way that makes it dependent on secondary factors. 3 Amnon aber hatte einen Freund, … What piling of sin on sin coveting produced! Tamar firmly refused the incestuous relationship, … Zwar haben sich die Ereignisse auch politische Auswirkungen, diese sind jedoch nicht die Hauptsache. Amnon’s distress over Tamar’s virginity is incongruent with his love for her. In The Cry of Tamar: Violence Against Women and the Church's Response, Episcopal priest Pamela Cooper-White argues that Tamar's story has a direct message for the church in its response to violence against women. Although he was the heir-apparent to David's throne, Amnon is best remembered for the rape of his half-sister Tamar, daughter of David and Maachah. The story continues, eventually revealing that his lust produced rape. 22 And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad;he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar. At the party, Absalom gets Amnon drunk and kills him in front of his brothers and sisters. Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the room, that I may eat from your hand." Like Gomer in Hosea, Israel prostitutes herself before her lovers/idols, who seem to promise much without demanding as much as God seems to require. Absalom is David’s third son and Tamar’s full brother. Als er erwachsen wurde, begann Amnon, seine jüngere Halbschwester Tamar zu begehren (2 Sam 13,1 EU), die jedoch zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch Jungfrau war. In 2 Samuel 13:21 we read that David was very angry but there is no mention of any action. 4. Some men will tell you "I love you", treat you well and by you gifts just to get your vagina. The Tenth Commandment. If a half-brother violated a half-sister, he should be slain. "[7] Mark Gray, however, disagrees with Coogan on this point, arguing that "the rape of Tamar is an act of such horrific defilement that it is marked off as distinct from David's encounter with Bathsheba."[8]. 8 J.A. The story is about Amnon raping Tamar. Absalom’s name forms a literary inclusio around 2 Sam 13–14, which reveals his significance in the larger narrative though he is largely absent from 2 Sam 13:1–22. After slaying Amnon (for the rape of Tamar), Absalom fled to Talmai in Geshur for three years. So Amnon lusts after his step-sister Tamar who is a beautiful girl. Feminist literary critic Phyllis Trible dedicates a chapter in her book, Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives, to the rape of Tamar, or what she calls "The Royal Rape of Wisdom". 100% (1/1) As a result, Absalom fled to Geshur. Amnon and Tamar. Absalom, Tamar’s full brother, promises vengeance on his half-brother Amnon. [11], Coogan, in his section on women in 2 Samuel, describes Tamar as a "passive figure" whose story is "narrated with considerable pathos." Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the room to Amnon her brother. 3. According to the narrator, Amnon made himself sick with frustration because of his love for Tamar, her virginity, her relationship to Absalom, 16 and the impossibility of doing “anything” 17 to her. It destroyed Tamar's virginity and possibly a future marriage. Feminist scholars have spent time exploring the character of Tamar, her relationships with her male family members and her experience of rape. Jonadab, Amnons Freund, erteilt ihm den Ratschlag, wie er an Tamar herankommen kann. “Bring the food inside and feed me.” literally: into the room, presumably a more intimate chamber, with a bed. Amnon and Tamar by an unknown artist, oil on canvas, ca. This description of Amnon casts him in a suspicious light. Amnon's friend and cousin Jonadab devised a ruse in which Amnon feigned illness and asked Tamar to prepare him food. The Tamar of Genesis 38 is, in some sense, the Tamar of 2 Samuel 13 through the looking glass. Rivalry already existed between Amnon and Absalom! PHOTO: Tamar followed her father’s order and immediately went to take care of her “ sickly ” brother. T amar had on clothing that showed that she was a virgin daughter of the king. 8 So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon. The story is recorded in Genesis 38. Extensive abrasion is located in the background drapery, at the bottom of Amnon's blue drapery, and in the flesh tones. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Amnon gestand: „Ich liebe Tamar, Absaloma Schwester.“ (5) Jonadab riet: „Leg dich ins Bett und stell dich krank! With the help of his friend Jonadab, Amnon devises a plan to be alone with Tamar. Earlier, Amnon was able to deceive David regarding Amnon’s true intent for Tamar, convincing him to send Tamar to Amnon’s chamber (vv. Eventually Absalom throws a huge party and he invites all the king’s sons, including Amnon. And after a time Amnon, David's son, loved her. Dangerous Relationships (Dinah, Tamar, Tamar) Dinah, Tamar, and Tamar – three women dealing with men who did not have their best interests at heart. Tamar remained an unmarried widow. King David did nothing. In many lustful relationships there is a combination of both love and lust but in Amnon's attraction there was only lust. Then Absalom runs, leaving Jerusalem, and he lives in exile for three years. She told him that sending her away is even more wrong than having raped her. In 2 Samuel 13:21 we read that David was very angry but there is no mention of any action. Amnon (hébreu : אַמְנוֹן) est un personnage du Deuxième Livre de Samuel, qui fait partie de l'Ancien Testament.Il est fils aîné du roi David et d'Achinoam.. Récit biblique. Amnon sent everyone else out of the room and asked Tamar to come closer. 1–22). Amnon, as David's oldest son (3:2-5), was first in line for the throne. Two years later, he killed Amnon. Trible gives a comprehensive literary critique of the text, highlighting the patterns that reiterate the power struggle between the characters and the vulnerability of Tamar, the sole female in the narrative. He did not love her; he was lusting after her. 15-17). Note how many verbs it takes to make a couple of cakes; we assume she was there for a while. John W. Ritenbaugh Rivalry already existed between Amnon and Absalom! No one listened to Tamar. She is a virgin and the sister of another of David’s sons, Absalom, so Amnon feels helpless to act. The words of Jonadab, Amnon, Absalom and David are consistently introduced by the proper name of each. When Tamar arrived, Amnon proceeded to rape her Coogan says that, according to the Bible, it was possible for Amnon to marry Tamar (the Bible being incoherent about prohibiting incest). The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). ” Without letting fear overcome her, she tells him, “ Do not do this foolish thing, for it is not done in Israel. 2. Amnon is the classic example of a man who looks at a woman and only thinks about having sex with her. He took matters into his own hand and ended up crossing the line from justice into pure revenge. Amnon should have been punished and Tamar exonerated. Two years later Amnon was dead at the hand of Absalom, Tamar's full brother. He was in bed. She points to Tamar's request that Amnon simply "speak to the king, for he will not keep (Tamar) from (Amnon)" (13:13). Throughout her book, Cooper-White elaborates on the different kinds of violence women often face, and also strongly critiques the church response of forgiveness for the perpetrators at the expense of the victim. David’s anger on hearing of the rape seems to be focused on the violation of his property [Tamar] and the loss of her value in later trading her for political alliances. And Amnon said to her, 'Arise, be gone!'" ), Bledstein, Adrien Janis, "Tamar and the Coat of Many Colors". Can we learn some lessons from the story of David and Absalom? Despite the biblical prohibition on sexual relations between half-brothers and sisters, Amnon had an overwhelming desire for her. He calls his servants back in and tells them, “Now throw this woman out of my presence, and lock the door behind her” (2 Sam. The other Tamar was King David’s daughter. The Tenth Commandment (1998). [3] Two years later, Absalom took his revenge by having Amnon murdered,[4] then fled to Geshur. "Even the poignancy of Tamar's humiliation is drawn out for the primary purpose of justifying Absalom's later murder of Amnon, and not for its own sake" (p. 5). The Beast and Babylon (Part Nine): Babylon the Great. It is David's role as king to uphold the law, not to be seen to break it. There are undoubtedly some damaged relationships here today. Trible does not focus only on the plight of Tamar, but also on her apparent wisdom and eye for justice. (p. 46). "The Tamar/Amnon/Absalom story is not simply a tale of lust and a brother's revenge. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Amnon had seen Tamar because of their family relationship and had conceived a violent passion for her. This response refers to Deuteronomy 22:28 which states that a man who rapes a virgin must marry her. Amnon and Tamar - Now Absalom, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. So although this chapter is all about Amnon and Tamar, you will notice in v1 that it begins by mentioning that Tamar was Absalom’s sister. In 2 Samuel 13, Amnon lusts after his half-sister Tamar. Amnon’s Tamar is likewise rendered powerless, but in contrast, it is Amnon’s sexual desire that renders her powerless. A. Amnon was David’s oldest son. What the Bible says about He feigns illness and asks her to wait on him in his chamber, and seizes her. Desolate, Tamar tore her robe and marked her forehead with ashes. As for me, where could I carry my shame? which would perhaps cool the relationship. So much for lust producing good fruit! But it was too late. And Amnon said to her, “Arise, be gone.” Consequences of Premarital Relationships. 24 Absalom went to the king and said, “Your servant has had shearers come. Amnon’s frustration over Tamar’s relationship to Absalom alludes to sibling rivalry. 1650-1700, High Museum of Art: Datum: etwa 1650 bis 1700 . Amnon ignored her pleas not to rape her and not to cast her out. 21 When David heard all this, he was furious. Emerton, "An examination of a recent structuralist interpretation of Genesis Tamar, however, demonstrates the "power-within", or en-theos (God-within), by resisting as much as she could Amnon's attack and subsequent banishment. Amnon and Tamar, The Beast and Babylon (Part Nine): Babylon the Great. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri called Guercino. Judah’s Tamar, rendered powerless, uses Judah’s sexual desire to right his wrong—at precisely the moment he leaves for sheep-shearing. Although he was the heir-apparent to David's throne, Amnon is best remembered for the rape of his half-sister Tamar, daughter of David and Maachah. 23 Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal Hazor near the border of Ephraim, he invited all the king’s sons to come there. Absalom, Amnon and Tamar … 18 So Amnon’s attendant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. She concludes that the lesson learned from Tamar is that women, and women victims, must be empowered within themselves with the full support of the Christian church.[13]. Amnon was attracted to Tamar for what he could get from her, not out of concern for her. Thus this unusual case had no easy solution. Her son Absalom fled to his mother's native country after the murder of his half-brother and David's eldest son, Amnon. The law of God says if a half-sister and a half-brother marry, they were both to be slain. Amnon told Tamar to go away. Amnon should have been punished and Tamar exonerated. However, when Jonadab v- disco ers that Amnon raped Tamar, he seers all contact with him, v even when aware that Tamar's brother Absalom seeks to avenge her and kill Amnon. She did this while he watched. Amnon had seen Tamar because of their family relationship and had conceived a violent passion for her. 2.Samuel 13 Lutherbibel 2017 Amnon und Tamar 1 Und es begab sich danach: Absalom, der Sohn Davids, hatte eine schöne Schwester, die hieß Tamar; und Amnon, der Sohn Davids, gewann sie lieb. Tamar then went into town disguised as a prostitute, tricked Judah, and got him to sleep with her. I shall argue that like Michal and Bathsheba, Tamar also suffers from a narrative neglect in that although she is permitted to speak in the text her experiences are lost due to the narratives preoccupation with focusing upon the male character’s roles in the story. In the narrative, Amnon became obsessed with Tamar, said to be beautiful like her brother, Absalom. 13-1 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. The second was the sister of Absalom and daughter of King David who was raped by her half-brother Amnon. Amnon knew that he could not have sex with his sister Tamar and so he came up with plan to get what he wanted from her AKA sex. “So Tamar dwelt, desolate woman” [2 Samuel 13:20] 3. Here, clearly stated, is cause and effect. Tamar’s account fits how most of us define rape. 20 Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has your brother Amnon been with you? Desolate, Tamar … She responded "No, my brother; for this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you did to me" (2 Samuel 13:15–16). John W. Ritenbaugh An incestuous relationship even as close as a half-brother and half-sister was totally illegal under the law of God. As David wronged Bathsheba, so too will Amnon wrong Tamar, "like father like son. However, when Jonadab v- disco ers that Amnon raped Tamar, he seers all contact with him, v even when aware that Tamar's brother Absalom seeks to avenge her and kill Amnon. He does not seemingly reprove or punish Amnon. Amnon was sick with love for Tamar, but the fruit of the relationship shows it was not love but lust. He asked for his half-sister to bring him some food, and Tamar, out of obedience to her father and the kindness of her heart, did so. Rape of Tamar. He then compounded that sin by lying to his father to be alone with her and raping her when he finally was. John W. Ritenbaugh He then compounded that There is little dispute that this is a story of rape. She tried to protect herself but could not. Amnon, the eldest son of King David, was in love in Tamar, his half-sister. Absalom was her brother and Amnon her half-brother. Mary J. Evans describes Tamar as a "beautiful, good-hearted obedient, righteous daughter who is totally destroyed by her family. Even after Amnon violently rapes her, she continues to plead for justice and proper order, not letting anger cloud her judgment (p. 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her. In 2 Samuel 13, Amnon lusts after his half-sister Tamar. "The Tamar/Amnon/Absalom story is not simply a tale of lust and a brother's revenge. Afterward, Amnon treated her disdainfully and sent her home, hating her more than he had loved her. The story is recorded in Genesis 38. Tamar is raped by her brother Amnon. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. David sent Tamar to his Amnon’s room and then he raped her. The Talmud and most commentators to absolve Amnon of the endeavor crime of incest, and remain silent on the matter of rape. In focusing on the story of Tamar, rather than on the men, Cooper-White reminds readers that the lesson should come from the true victim: the female who was raped, not the men left to deal with the situation. Tamar’s brother Absalom kills Amnon. He greatly desired to take her to bed, so much so that he deceitfully conspired with his cousin Jonadab to arrange matters. Afterward, Amnon treated her disdainfully and sent her home, hating her more than he had loved her. brother [Amnon]" (p. 444), and these similarities are congenial to Rendsburg because they reinforce the associations Tamar = Tamar and Onan = Amnon that he had previously made through their names. The idea was to get Amnon and Tamar alone together, and then Amnon could do as he pleased. P. Kyle McCarter Jr, "Second Samuel Commentary," Harold W. Attridge (eds. Tamar took some dough, pressed it together with her hands, and cooked the cakes. Lest one think that this is not a current-day problem, USA Today reported in 2001 that a person is raped every 5.8 minutes in this country. Scattered losses have been retouched throughout. The first Tamar we read about in Scripture was the widow of Er and Onan, sons of Judah, Jacob’s fourth-born son. Amnon hated her exceedingly: This reveals Amnon's attraction for Tamar for what it was - lust, not love. [2] She went to Absalom, who fruitlessly attempted to comfort her. They are not only named, but their relationship to each other is explained. Israel has followed the pagan prostitutes' habits. "[9] After the rape, Amnon attempted to send Tamar away. Amnon, as David's oldest son (3:2-5), was first in line for the throne. Here we have the story of the lust-driven affair of Amnon, one of David's sons, and Tamar, one of David's daughters, a half-sister of Amnon. Well, for this analysis, I’ll go back to this story. Eventually, though, alienation occurs, as it did with Amnon in his lustful, one-sided relationship with his half-sister, Tamar (II Samuel 13:1-15). Rather than take the food she offered, Amnon grabbed Tamar and tried to wrestle her into the bed. [14], According to the Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version of 2 Samuel 13:21, "... he did not punish his son Amnon, because he loved him, for he was his firstborn.". 13 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. What the Bible says about [12] So the reader gets to know that Absalom is a full brother of Tamar, that Absalom and Amnon are sons of David and that Amnon loves Tamar. Despite the biblical prohibition to sexual relations between half-brothers and sisters, (Leviticus 18:11) Amnon had an overwhelming desire for her Amnon was sick with love for Tamar, but the fruit of the relationship shows it was not love but lust. Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. Her father ignored her plight and poor Tamar “lived as a desolate woman” (v. 20) for the rest of her days. Absalom, Tamar’s brother, told her to be silent about Amnon raping her. When this happens, these secondary elements become vital to the relationship. Tamar and Amnon The story begins with Amnon, son of King David, sick with love for his sister Tamar. Then she took the pan and set them out before him, but he refused to eat. It is still a significant problem. Trible says that "this subtle difference suggests the plight of the female" (p. 46). It didn’t have to be that way. ” Tamar was appealing to the Law of God, not just a custom (Leviticus 18:9). Trible argues that "her words are honest and poignant; they acknowledge female servitude" (p. 45). Tamar[a] is a figure described in 2 Samuel in the Hebrew Bible. Tamar was the daughter of King David and Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. David also may have feared challenging Amnon about Tamar because Amnon may have challenged him about his relationship with Bathsheba. Coogan also points out the poignancy of the image at the end of the narrative story where Tamar is left as a "desolate woman in her brother Absalom's house" (2 Samuel 13:20). There is a large tear at the right of Amnon's head and another between Tamar's right shoulder and Amnon's left elbow. The text outlines the insidious plot by Amnon (her half-brother), the scene of deception, and the trapping of Tamar. When David heard of her rape, he was angered but did nothing. In Dinah’s case, we are told NOTHING about her thoughts on the matter. It did not end there but produced more evil fruit: "Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. Hosea saw this and declares in Hosea 9:1, "You have been unfaithful to your God; you love the wages of a prostitute" (NIV). In the narrative, Amnon became obsessed with Tamar, said to be beautiful like her brother, Absalom. Die Geschichte von Amnon und Tamar wird nicht nur, wie einige Forscher annehmen, erzählt, um den Grund für die Ermordung Amnons … [10] Kyle McCarter suggests that either the laws are not in effect at this time or will be overlooked by David, or they do not apply to the royal family. Kileab [or Chileab] had apparently died [as Absalom will act as heir apparent on his return from exile following Amnon's death, see 15:1-3], so Absalom was next in line after Amnon. Ptolemy (name) Bartholomew (name) Ahiman Sheshai Anak. Although Amnon was attempting to rape his half-sister she offers to marry him if he obtains David's approval, which she must know would be impossible for David to give. Public domain Public domain false false: Dieses Werk ist gemeinfrei, weil seine urheberrechtliche Schutzfrist abgelaufen ist. It's where your interests connect you with your people. The dirty deeds had been done, and the painful penalties began to be exacted. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. He didn’t need to say, “And then force yourself on Tamar,” because in their shared wickedness, Jonadab and Amnon thought the same wicked thoughts. Mary J. Evans, "Women," in Bill T. Arnold and H. G. M. Williamson (eds.). In the biblical narrative, she is the daughter of King David, and sister of Absalom. Notice the initial fruit—distress! Quelle: Eigenes Werk: Urheber: Autor unbekannt: Lizenz. 3 Now Amnon had an adviser named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother. 10 Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food inside and feed me.” Tamar took the cakes she had made and brought them to her brother inside. However, those who prostitute themselves become entangled in a web of greed and deceit that obscures realities essential to a clear understanding of what is really happening. Let’s read about Amnon and Tamar in 2 Samuel 13:1-22: 1 Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. Amnon and Tamar’s brother Absalom, on the other hand, refused to let Amnon get away with what he had done. 46). All of this blossomed from an uncontrolled desire in the mind of one person. Rape of Tamar. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. The relationship between Amnon and Jonadab is addressed in 2 Samuel 13 if you want to review it. Older brother Absalom and David learned of the rape. When Tamar came to feed him, he grabbed her and raped her. 9 Then Tamar took the cakes out of the pan and set them out for him. Amnon followed this evil plan. Here we have the story of the lust-driven affair of Amnon, one of David's sons, and Tamar, one of David's daughters, a half-sister of Amnon. Absalom had a right to expect David both as father and as king to provide justice for Tamar and due punishment to Amnon. 24 Absalom went to the king and said, “Your servant has had shearers come. Amnon said to Tamar This is the first time Amnon speaks to Tamar. Hatred and vengeance sets in. Tamar’s Story. The story of the rape of Tamar by David's son, Amnon, is clearly contrary to the biblical law and entirely out of character. The Talmud and most commentators to absolve Amnon of the endeavor crime of incest, and remain silent on the matter of rape. Tamar remained an unmarried widow. 38th Book Published By B.N. So although this chapter is all about Amnon and Tamar, you will notice in v1 that it begins by mentioning that Tamar was Absalom’s sister. Tamar then went into town disguised as a prostitute, tricked Judah, and got him to sleep with her. It destroyed the cohesiveness of David's family. The larger narrative in which Tamar’s story is told deals with male matters. So Amnon lusts after his step-sister Tamar who is a beautiful girl. Tamar – the daughter-in-law of Judah – is put into a seemingly impossible situation for a woman at that time. 3 Now Amnon had an adviser named Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother. 1. Advised by his shrewd and manipulative friend, Jonadab, Amnon pretended to be ill, asking for his sister to come and care for him. 10 Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food inside and feed me.” Tamar took the cakes she had made and brought them to her brother inside. However, the first time Tamar speaks the narrator prefaces it passively, using the pronoun 'she'. „Die Erzählung von Amnon und Tamar handelt – wie auch die darauf folgende von der Ermordung Amnons – von den zerrütteten Beziehungen innerhalb der Königsfamilie. The goal of all of this Judaistic gerrymandering of relationships among Amnon, Avishalom and Tamar is to reduce the blame on David to effectively zero, and to make it that Amnon and Tamar could have legally married so that the crime was far less significant than what it might otherwise seem. Listen to Tamar: “No, my brother, do not force me; for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do anything so vile! Der Diener führt Tamar aus dem Hinterzimmer auf die … David was right to be angry but his anger should have lead to justice. Amnon and Tamar. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying bitterly. In a previous post, I analyzed the story of Amnon and Tamar. That is, Tamar is wise to her place in the world and willing to work within it. One day during dinner Amnon told his father, David, that he was too sick to come down and the only thing that could make him feel better was for his sister, Tamar, to come up and feed him. 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