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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Samuel 13:19

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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13:19 Tamar tore her robe to symbolize the violation of her virginity and honor and to mourn the death of her future (13:16). • Ashes represented death; sitting amid ashes or putting ashes on one’s head were signs of mourning (Esth 4:1-3; Job 42:6; Dan 9:3; Jon 3:6).
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