BibleWord.ai› Bible› 2 Samuel› Chapter 13› Verse 11

2 Samuel 13:11

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 13:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister.
2 Samuel 13:11 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8So Tamar went to her brother Amnon`s house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.
9And she took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.
10And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat from thy hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.
11And when she had brought them near unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister.
12And 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.
13And I, whither shall I carry my shame? and as for thee, thou wilt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.
14Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
← 2 Samuel 13:102 Samuel 13:12 →
← Full Chapter 13 2 Samuel Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when she had brought [them] unto him to eat, etc.] Not only into the chamber, but to the side of the bed or couch where he had laid himself, or sat, in a proper position to answer his purpose: he took hold of her; by the arm, or threw his hands about her: and said unto her, come, lie with me, my sister; one would think the relation he observes she stood in to him would have checked him from making so vile a motion.”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Come lie: Gen 39:11, Gen 39:12 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 13:12”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read 2 Samuel 13 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification