Key Figures — 2 Samuel 13

5 figures

1. Amnon

   Son of David and perpetrator of the crime against Tamar.

   Amnon, driven by lust, deceives and violates his half-sister Tamar, setting off a chain of tragic events within David's family.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel 3:2 (Amnon's birth)
   • 2 Samuel 12:10-11 (Prophecy of turmoil in David's house)

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   • #David'sSon
   • #Tragedy

2. Tamar

   Daughter of David and victim of Amnon's crime.

   Tamar is the innocent victim of Amnon's lust, and her violation leads to her brother Absalom's deep-seated anger and desire for revenge.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel 13:20 (Tamar's desolation)
   • 2 Samuel 14:27 (Tamar's niece named after her)

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   • #Innocence
   • #Victim

3. Absalom

   Son of David and brother of Tamar, who seeks revenge for her violation.

   Absalom harbors hatred for Amnon after Tamar's violation and eventually orchestrates Amnon's murder, which contributes to his later rebellion against David.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel 14:25-33 (Absalom's return to Jerusalem)
   • 2 Samuel 15:1-12 (Absalom's rebellion)

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   • #Revenge
   • #Rebellion

4. Jonadab

   Cousin of Amnon and advisor in the plot against Tamar.

   Jonadab, a shrewd man, advises Amnon on how to deceive Tamar, playing a pivotal role in the unfolding tragedy.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel 13:32-35 (Jonadab's role in informing David about Amnon's death)

   • #Jonadab
   • #Deception
   • #Advisor

5. David

   King of Israel and father of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom.

   David's response to the events is marked by anger but inaction, highlighting the familial and moral complexities within his household.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel 12:10-11 (Prophecy of family turmoil)
   • 2 Samuel 18:33 (David's grief over Absalom)

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   • #King
   • #FamilyTurmoil

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