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2 Samuel 13:1–22

2 Samuel 13:1–224 matched frames1 pivot

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A 1-4 Amnon is in love with Absalom's sister, Tamar.
- B 5-9a Tamar comes to Amnon's house and bakes bread for him.
  - C 9b-10 Amnon orders his servants out, that he might be alone with Tamar.
    - D 11-14a Amnon commands Tamar to come lie with him; she pleads with him but to no avail.
      - E 14b-15a Amnon rapes Tamar, and his love for her turns to hate.
    - D' 15b-16 Amnon commands Tamar to get out; she pleads with him but to no avail.
  - C' 17 Amnon calls a servant back and orders him to lock Tamar out.
- B' 18-19 Tamar leaves Amnon's house, mourning her fate.
A' 20-22 Absalom hates Amnon for having raped Tamar.

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