2 Samuel 13:23-38 NIV - Absalom Kills Amnon - Two years later,
When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.” 29 So Absalom’s men did to Amnon what Absalom had ordered. Then all …
How Absalom Murdered Amnon, who had Forced his Own Sister; …
When the king was returned to Jerusalem, a sad misfortune befell his house, on the occasion following: He had a daughter, who was yet a virgin, and very handsome, insomuch that she surpassed all the most beautiful women; her name was Tamar; she …
2 Samuel 13 NLT - The Rape of Tamar - Now David’s son - Bible Gateway
And Amnon, her half brother, fell desperately in love with her. 2 Amnon became so obsessed with Tamar that he became ill. She was a virgin, and Amnon thought he could never have her.
2 Samuel 13: Lessons from Amnon’s Rape of His Sister Tamar and …
Acting as Tamar’s avenger, Absalom murdered his brother Amnon: “ 28 Absalom commanded his servants, saying, ‘See now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then put him to death.
Amnon - Wikipedia
Two years later, to avenge Tamar, Absalom invited all of David's sons to a feast at sheep-shearing time, then had his servants kill Amnon after he had become drunk with wine. [11]
2 Samuel 13:23-33 NKJV - Absalom Murders Amnon - And it …
28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, “Watch now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon!’ then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and [a]valiant.” 29 So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded.
2 Samuel 13 Study Bible
Absalom bides his time and eventually orchestrates a plan to kill Amnon during a sheep-shearing festival. This act of vengeance is premeditated and reveals Absalom's deep-seated desire for justice and retribution.
Amnon And Tamar; Amnom Killed By Absalom, 2 Samuel 13 KJV
22 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. 23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and …
Topical Bible: Absalom's Revenge on Amnon
Absalom's sister, Tamar, was violated by their half-brother Amnon, David's firstborn son. This incident sets the stage for Absalom's calculated revenge, which unfolds over the course of two years.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary 2 Samuel Chapter 13
David Guzik commentary on 2 Samuel 13, where Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar, and gets murdered by her brother Absalom, who therefor flees to Geshur.