2 Samuel 13:12

Overview - 2 Samuel 13
Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.
15 He hates her, and shamefully turns her away.
19 Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose.
23 At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon.
31 David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab.
37 Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur.
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2 Samuel 13:12  (King James Version)
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
 


force me
Hebrew humble me.
Genesis 34:2 ; Deuteronomy 22:29

no such thing ought
Hebrew it ought not so.
Leviticus 18:9 Leviticus 18:11 ; 20:17

folly
Genesis 34:7 ; Judges 19:23 ; 20:6 Proverbs 5:22 Proverbs 5:23 ; 7:7