2 Samuel 13:1,14,28-29
2 Samuel 13:1-4 The Message (MSG)
Some time later, this happened: Absalom, David’s son, had a sister who was very attractive. Her name was Tamar. Amnon, also David’s son, was in love with her. Amnon was obsessed with his sister Tamar to the point of making himself sick over her. She was a virgin, so he couldn’t see how he could get his hands on her. Amnon had a good friend, Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was exceptionally streetwise. He said to Amnon, “Why are you moping around like this, day after day—you, the son of the king! Tell me what’s eating at you.” “In a word, Tamar,” said Amnon. “My brother Absalom’s sister. I’m in love with her.”
2 Samuel 13:14 The Message (MSG)
But he wouldn’t listen. Being much stronger than she, he raped her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29-31 The Message (MSG)
Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king. Then he instructed his servants, “Look sharp, now. When Amnon is well into the sauce and feeling no pain, and I give the order ‘Strike Amnon,’ kill him. And don’t be afraid—I’m the one giving the command. Courage! You can do it!” Absalom’s servants did to Amnon exactly what their master ordered. All the king’s sons got out as fast as they could, jumped on their mules, and rode off. While they were still on the road, a rumor came to the king: “Absalom just killed all the king’s sons—not one is left!” The king stood up, ripped his clothes to shreds, and threw himself on the floor. All his servants who were standing around at the time did the same.
2 Samuel 13:1 King James Version (KJV)
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
2 Samuel 13:14 King James Version (KJV)
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 King James Version (KJV)
Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now it was after this that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon the son of David loved her.
2 Samuel 13:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “See now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then put him to death. Do not fear; have not I myself commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant.” The servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 New Century Version (NCV)
David had a son named Absalom and a son named Amnon. Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and Amnon loved her.
2 Samuel 13:14 New Century Version (NCV)
But Amnon refused to listen to her. He was stronger than she was, so he forced her to have sexual relations with him.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 New Century Version (NCV)
Then Absalom instructed his servants, “Watch Amnon. When he is drunk, I will tell you, ‘Kill Amnon.’ Right then, kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I have commanded you! Be strong and brave!” So Absalom’s young men killed Amnon as Absalom commanded, but all of David’s other sons got on their mules and escaped.
2 Samuel 13:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
2 Samuel 13:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 New International Version (NIV)
In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David.
2 Samuel 13:14 New International Version (NIV)
But he refused to listen to her, and since he was stronger than she, he raped her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.” So Absalom’s men did to Amnon what Absalom had ordered. Then all the king’s sons got up, mounted their mules and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
II Samuel 13:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.
II Samuel 13:28-29 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, “Watch now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon!’ then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.” So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each one got on his mule and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It happened afterwards that Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister whose name was Tamar, and Amnon [her half brother] the son of David was in love with her.
2 Samuel 13:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now Absalom commanded his servants, “Notice carefully, when Amnon’s heart is joyous with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Do not be afraid; have I not commanded you myself [and in doing so have I not taken full responsibility for his death]? Be courageous and brave.” So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons got up, and every man mounted his mule and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Now David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. And Amnon, her half brother, fell desperately in love with her.
2 Samuel 13:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
But Amnon wouldn’t listen to her, and since he was stronger than she was, he raped her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Absalom told his men, “Wait until Amnon gets drunk; then at my signal, kill him! Don’t be afraid. I’m the one who has given the command. Take courage and do it!” So at Absalom’s signal they murdered Amnon. Then the other sons of the king jumped on their mules and fled.
2 Samuel 13:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her.
2 Samuel 13:14 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
But he would not listen to her, and being stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
2 Samuel 13:28-29 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Then Absalom commanded his servants, “Mark when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Do not fear; have I not commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant.” So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each mounted his mule and fled.