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2 Samuel 13:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 13:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
15Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.
16And she said unto him, Not so, because this great wrong in putting me forth is [worse] than the other that thou didst unto me. But he would not hearken unto her.
17Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Howbeit, he would not hearken unto her voice, etc.] His lust was so inflamed and enraged, that he could not attend to any arguments, though ever so forcible, that were offered to him: but being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her; whether she cried out or not, as the law directs in such cases, (<052225>Deuteronomy 22:2527); is not said; she might, and nobody hear her and come to her assistance; or she might not choose to expose her brother to his servants.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:14 since he was stronger: Tamar resisted as much as she could.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“forced her: Sa2 12:11; Deu 22:25-27; Jdg 20:5; Est 7:8 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 13:15”
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