2 Samuel 13
Nathan's prophesy did not take all that long to come true, David had a number of sons and daughters by several wives
David's eldest son fell for his half sister Tamar. Tamar was one of at least 2 children David had by his wife Maacah, her brother was Absalom. From all accounts both brother and sister were quite attractive.
Amnon had an advisor, Jonadab, his cousin, the son of David's brother who was very shrewd.
He advised Amnon to pretend to be very ill and to ask David when he came to visit his sickbed for Tamar to bring him some food, as that might revive him.
Tamar, not suspecting went to her half brothers house and made him a meal while he watched. Amnon then sent everyone out and asked Tamar to come into his bedroom so she could help him eat.
When they were alone Amnon demanded that she come to bed with him.
Tamar resisted and implored Amnon not to do such a wicked thing, she would be disgraced. If Amnon asked the king, he would probably let them marry (though it was forbidden in the law)
Amnon was stronger than Tamar and he raped her. At which point his feelings changed from lust to disgust and hate. He demanded that she get out of his house.
Tamar explained that this was worse than what he had already done, but Amnon told his servants to throw Tamar out of his house.
Tamar left weeping and having torn her clothes in despair.
Absalom took Tamar into his house where she lived as a desolate woman.
When he heard what had happened, king David was furious, though he does not appear to have treated the matter seriously enough for Absalom.
Absalom refused to talk to Amnon neither good nor bad, but he hated his half brother.
Some 2 years later Absalom's shepherds were shearing his sheep at a place called Baal Hazor and he invited all the kings sons to a feast - he invited his father David and his retinue, but David declined as he thought that the court would put too great a strain on Absalom, but he gave his blessing.
Absalom asked then if Amnon could come in David's stead.
Absalom order his men when Amnon was in high spirits from the wine to strike Amnon down and kill him.
When the men struck, all David's other sons fled the scene as fast as they could ride, but news travelled even faster, and David got word that all his sons were dead.
At this point Jonadab puts in another appearance and tells the king that only Amnon is dead, and this was Absalom's plan all along to get revenge for Tamar's rape.
Shortly after the rest of David's sons arrive and they all mourn for Amnon
Absalom fled the country following the murder and fled to Geshur where he stayed for 3 years.
During this time, David wanted to go to Absalom and reconcile and for consolation following Amnon's death.
This evening before writing this blog I was watching an episode of Death in Paradise, like so many crime dramas there are complicated family and friendships, but really they have nothing on this lot!.
Nathan's prophesy did not take all that long to come true, David had a number of sons and daughters by several wives
David's eldest son fell for his half sister Tamar. Tamar was one of at least 2 children David had by his wife Maacah, her brother was Absalom. From all accounts both brother and sister were quite attractive.
Amnon had an advisor, Jonadab, his cousin, the son of David's brother who was very shrewd.
He advised Amnon to pretend to be very ill and to ask David when he came to visit his sickbed for Tamar to bring him some food, as that might revive him.
Tamar, not suspecting went to her half brothers house and made him a meal while he watched. Amnon then sent everyone out and asked Tamar to come into his bedroom so she could help him eat.
When they were alone Amnon demanded that she come to bed with him.
Tamar resisted and implored Amnon not to do such a wicked thing, she would be disgraced. If Amnon asked the king, he would probably let them marry (though it was forbidden in the law)
Amnon was stronger than Tamar and he raped her. At which point his feelings changed from lust to disgust and hate. He demanded that she get out of his house.
Tamar explained that this was worse than what he had already done, but Amnon told his servants to throw Tamar out of his house.
Tamar left weeping and having torn her clothes in despair.
Absalom took Tamar into his house where she lived as a desolate woman.
When he heard what had happened, king David was furious, though he does not appear to have treated the matter seriously enough for Absalom.
Absalom refused to talk to Amnon neither good nor bad, but he hated his half brother.
Some 2 years later Absalom's shepherds were shearing his sheep at a place called Baal Hazor and he invited all the kings sons to a feast - he invited his father David and his retinue, but David declined as he thought that the court would put too great a strain on Absalom, but he gave his blessing.
Absalom asked then if Amnon could come in David's stead.
Absalom order his men when Amnon was in high spirits from the wine to strike Amnon down and kill him.
When the men struck, all David's other sons fled the scene as fast as they could ride, but news travelled even faster, and David got word that all his sons were dead.
At this point Jonadab puts in another appearance and tells the king that only Amnon is dead, and this was Absalom's plan all along to get revenge for Tamar's rape.
Shortly after the rest of David's sons arrive and they all mourn for Amnon
Absalom fled the country following the murder and fled to Geshur where he stayed for 3 years.
During this time, David wanted to go to Absalom and reconcile and for consolation following Amnon's death.
This evening before writing this blog I was watching an episode of Death in Paradise, like so many crime dramas there are complicated family and friendships, but really they have nothing on this lot!.
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