2 Samuel 13:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 13:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 13:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 13:2 — KJV
“And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. Amnon thought...: Heb. it was marvellous, or, hidden in the eyes of Amnon”
— 2 Samuel 13:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 13:2 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 13:2
“And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house. Amnon: Heb. Aminon regard...: Heb. set not thy heart desolate: Heb. and desolate”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:2: amnon, sister, tamar
“And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my fellows. go up...: Heb. go and go down”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:2: fell, virgin, thing
“Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. in the...: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:2: any, thing, heb
“And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king's son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister. lean: Heb. thin from day...: Heb. morning by morning”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:2: amnon, sister, tamar
“So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 13:2: amnon, sick, sister
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