Amnon's Crime against Tamar

2 Samuel 13:1-22

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 And it came about after this that Absalom the son of David had a sister, a beautiful woman, and her name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

2 S.13.1 - Details

Original Text

ויהי אחרי־ כן ולאבשלום בן־ דוד אחות יפה ושמה תמר ויאהבה אמנון בן־ דוד׃

Morphology

  • ויהי: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אחרי: PREP
  • כן: ADV
  • ולאבשלום: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יפה: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ושמה: CONJ+ADV,loc
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ויאהבה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg,obj:3f
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 34 (thematic): Dinah is violated by Shechem; like Tamar's case this episode centers on a sister's sexual violation and the family honor and violent repercussions that follow.
  • Genesis 38 (allusion): Features another woman named Tamar and deals with sexual relations, family rights, and injustice within a patriarchal household, creating a literary/thematic resonance with 2 Sam 13's Tamar.
  • 2 Samuel 11:1–27 (thematic): David's adultery with Bathsheba and its fallout introduce the pattern of royal sexual wrongdoing and familial crisis that culminates in the Amnon–Tamar–Absalom saga.
  • 2 Samuel 13:11–14 (structural): Direct continuation of the present verse: these verses narrate Amnon's assault of Tamar, the immediate fulfillment of the desire introduced in 13:1 and its tragic consequences.
  • Judges 19 (thematic): The gang‑rape and murder of the Levite's concubine similarly portray brutal sexual violence within a kin/community context and precipitate wider social and political upheaval.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And it came to pass afterward that Absalom the son of David had a sister, a beautiful woman, and her name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
  • And it came to pass afterward that Absalom the son of David had a sister, a very beautiful woman, and her name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
2 And Amnon was so distressed because of Tamar his sister that he became ill; for she was a virgin, and it seemed to Amnon a strange thing to do anything to her.

2 S.13.2 - Details

Original Text

ויצר לאמנון להתחלות בעבור תמר אחתו כי בתולה היא ויפלא בעיני אמנון לעשות לה מאומה׃

Morphology

  • ויצר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לאמנון: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • להתחלות: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • בעבור: PREP
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אחתו: NOUN,f,sg,cons,3,m
  • כי: CONJ
  • בתולה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • ויפלא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • בעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעשות: VERB,qal,inf
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • מאומה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:14 (structural): Immediate continuation/parallel within the episode — records Amnon’s refusal to heed Tamar’s pleas and his consummation of the assault (direct narrative parallel and completion of the action described in v.2).
  • Genesis 34 (thematic): Shechem’s rape of Dinah parallels sexual violence against a sister/daughter and the ensuing family/honor crisis; both narratives link sexual assault to inter-family violence and vengeance.
  • Genesis 39:7-20 (thematic): Potiphar’s wife’s attempted seduction of Joseph offers a contrast in which a sexual advance targets a member of the household and results in false accusation and disgrace — shared themes of illicit sexual desire, power dynamics, and consequences.
  • Deuteronomy 22:23-27 (allusion): Legal regulation distinguishing rape and consensual intercourse in the city/field provides the Mosaic legal backdrop for understanding sexual violence and honor in narrative cases like Amnon’s assault on Tamar.
  • Judges 19:1-30 (thematic): The brutal rape of the Levite’s concubine and the catastrophic communal fallout echo the themes of sexual violence within Israel, honor-defilement, and violent communal reprisals present in Amnon/Tamar episode.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Amnon was so tormented that he became sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin, and it seemed improper to Amnon to do anything to her.
  • And it was a vexation unto Amnon to have his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin, and it seemed strange to Amnon to do anything to her.
3 Now Amnon had a companion whose name was Jonadab son of Shimeah, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very shrewd man.

2 S.13.3 - Details

Original Text

ולאמנון רע ושמו יונדב בן־ שמעה אחי דוד ויונדב איש חכם מאד׃

Morphology

  • ולאמנון: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רע: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • ושמו: CONJ,NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • יונדב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמעה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אחי: NOUN,m,pl,suff
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויונדב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חכם: ADJ,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:5 (structural): Direct continuation: Jonadab gives the specific counsel to Amnon that initiates the deceitful stratagem mentioned in v.3; shows Jonadab's craftiness in action.
  • 2 Samuel 13:14 (structural): The outcome of Jonadab's counsel — Amnon's assault of Tamar — demonstrating the destructive results of following the advice of a crafty friend.
  • 2 Samuel 13:28 (thematic): Absalom's revenge (the killing of Amnon) is a later consequence in the same narrative arc that began with Jonadab's crafty plotting.
  • Proverbs 1:10-15 (thematic): Warning against consenting to the enticement of sinners; parallels the danger of bad counsel and being led into wicked action as with Jonadab and Amnon.
  • Proverbs 13:20 (thematic): Contrasts the effects of companions — walking with the wise versus companions who bring ruin — highlighting the theme of a harmful friend (Jonadab) whose influence leads to disaster.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But Amnon had a companion, whose name was Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was a very clever man.
  • But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was a very sensible man.
4 And Jonadab said to him, 'Why are you like this, O son of the king? Morning by morning—will you not tell me?' And Amnon said to him, 'I love Tamar, the sister of Absalom my brother.'

2 S.13.4 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר לו מדוע אתה ככה דל בן־ המלך בבקר בבקר הלוא תגיד לי ויאמר לו אמנון את־ תמר אחות אבשלם אחי אני אהב׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • מדוע: ADV
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ככה: ADV
  • דל: ADJ,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בבקר: PREP
  • בבקר: PREP
  • הלוא: PART
  • תגיד: VERB,hiphil,impf,2,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אחות: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אבשלם: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • אחי: NOUN,m,pl,suff
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • אהב: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:1 (structural): Immediate narrative background: introduces Amnon's obsessive love for Tamar that prompts the conversation in v.4 — sets up motive and context.
  • 2 Samuel 13:14 (structural): Direct narrative consequence: Amnon's declaration of love in v.4 leads to the rape of Tamar in v.14 — continuity of the same episode.
  • 2 Samuel 13:21 (thematic): Aftermath theme: shows the reversal from apparent love to hatred and the reporting to David, illustrating the destructive consequences of Amnon's desire first voiced in v.4.
  • 2 Samuel 13:23-29 (structural): Longer-term consequence: Absalom's calculated revenge and the murder of Amnon — a direct fallout from the episode that begins with Amnon's professed love in v.4.
  • Genesis 34:1-31 (thematic): Thematic parallel of sexual violence within a family (Dinah/Shechem) followed by deceit and violent retaliation by the woman's male relatives — similar pattern of assault and vengeful family response as in Amnon/Tamar.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And he said to him, "Why are you like this, O son of the king? Rise, tell me." And Amnon said to him, "I love Tamar, the sister of Absalom my brother."
  • And he said to him, “Why are you so sad, O son of the king, morning after morning? Will you not tell me?” And Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, the sister of Absalom my brother.”
5 And Jonadab said to him, 'Lie down and pretend to be ill; and when your father comes to see you say, "Please let Tamar my sister come and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, and prepare them before me, that I may see and eat from her hand."'

2 S.13.5 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר לו יהונדב שכב על־ משכבך והתחל ובא אביך לראותך ואמרת אליו תבא נא תמר אחותי ותברני לחם ועשתה לעיני את־ הבריה למען אשר אראה ואכלתי מידה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • יהונדב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • שכב: VERB,qal,inf
  • על: PREP
  • משכבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+pronominal,2,m,sg
  • והתחל: VERB,hitpael,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • ובא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אביך: NOUN,m,sg,suff+2ms
  • לראותך: VERB,qal,infc+pronominal,2,m,sg
  • ואמרת: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • תבא: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • נא: PART
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אחותי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+pronominal,1,sg
  • ותברני: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg+pronominal,1,sg
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועשתה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הבריה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • למען: PREP
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אראה: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg
  • ואכלתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • מידה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:14 (structural): Direct narrative fulfillment: Amnon follows Jonadab's plan and rapes Tamar. Verse 13:5 sets up the deception that 13:14 completes.
  • 2 Samuel 13:20-22 (structural): Immediate aftermath and consequences: Tamar's mourning, Amnon's hatred, and the family rupture that leads to Absalom's vengeance—shows the social and familial fallout initiated by the scheme in 13:5.
  • 2 Samuel 13:28-29 (structural): Retributive outcome: Absalom's murder of Amnon at the sheep-shearing—direct long-term consequence of the deception and assault first engineered in 13:5.
  • Genesis 34:1-31 (thematic): Shechem's defilement of Dinah and the deceptive/violent response by her brothers: parallels the rape of a sister, familial dishonor, and violent reprisals within the clan.
  • Judges 19:22-30 (thematic): The gang rape of the Levite's concubine and the ensuing outrage/ civil war: another Israelite episode of sexual violence in the domestic sphere that produces communal upheaval, echoing the social pattern found in 2 Sam 13.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Jonadab said to him, "Lie down and feign yourself ill. And when your father comes to see you, say to him, 'Let Tamar my sister come and make cakes in my sight, and set them before me, that I may eat from her hand.'"
  • Then Jonadab said to him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend to be sick; and when your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Let Tamar my sister come and make food in my sight, and let her feed me with her hand, that I may see and eat.’”
6 So Amnon lay down and feigned himself sick; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, 'Please let Tamar my sister come and make the cakes in my sight so that I may eat from her hand.'

2 S.13.6 - Details

Original Text

וישכב אמנון ויתחל ויבא המלך לראתו ויאמר אמנון אל־ המלך תבוא־ נא תמר אחתי ותלבב לעיני שתי לבבות ואברה מידה׃

Morphology

  • וישכב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויתחל: VERB,hitpael,impf,3,m,sg
  • ויבא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לראתו: PREP
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • תבוא: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • נא: PART
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אחתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+1cs
  • ותלבב: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לעיני: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • שתי: NUM,card,f,du
  • לבבות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ואברה: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • מידה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Genesis 39:7-12 (thematic): Both passages portray a sexual advance within a household context, with the woman initiating or pressing the encounter and the man responding to temptation and deception; Genesis 39 illustrates seduction, false pretext, and shameful intent similar to Amnon's scheme.
  • Genesis 34:1-2 (thematic): Dinah's violation by Shechem parallels Tamar's experience thematically: a sister is sexually taken, triggering family dishonor and subsequent violent repercussions.
  • 2 Samuel 11:1-5 (thematic): David's sexual transgression with Bathsheba shares themes of royal sexual misconduct, abuse of power, secrecy, and the intimate-family consequences that destabilize the household and kingdom.
  • 2 Samuel 13:10-14 (structural): Immediate continuation of the episode: these verses narrate the actual assault after Amnon's request in 13:6, making them a direct narrative parallel (cause and effect) to the verse in question.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Amnon lay down and feigned himself ill. And when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, "Please let Tamar my sister come and make cakes for me, that I may eat from her hand."
  • So Amnon lay down and pretended to be sick; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Please let Tamar my sister come and make food in my sight, and feed me.”
7 Then David sent to Tamar at her house, saying, 'Go now to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare food for him.'

2 S.13.7 - Details

Original Text

וישלח דוד אל־ תמר הביתה לאמר לכי נא בית אמנון אחיך ועשי־ לו הבריה׃

Morphology

  • וישלח: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • הביתה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לאמר: INF,qal,infc
  • לכי: VERB,qal,imp,2,f,sg
  • נא: PART
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ועשי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • הבריה: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:5 (structural): Amnon's request that Tamar be sent to him (he feigns illness) sets up David's sending of Tamar in 13:7 — the immediate narrative prelude to the encounter.
  • 2 Samuel 13:14-15 (structural): Direct narrative continuation: after Tamar is sent to Amnon she is seized and raped, showing the outcome of David's instruction in 13:7.
  • Genesis 34:2 (thematic): Dinah is seized and defiled by Shechem — a thematically parallel episode of sexual violence against a sister with ensuing family repercussions.
  • Judges 19:22-24 (thematic): The Levite's concubine is abused by men in a house at Gibeah — another brutal instance of domestic/household sexual violence and its social fallout.
  • Deuteronomy 22:23-27 (thematic): Legal stipulations about rape (city vs. field) provide the law-code context for understanding biblical responses to sexual assault as in the Tamar/Amnon case.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then David sent to Tamar at her brother's house, saying, "Go now to the house of Amnon your brother and make food for him."
  • Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, “Go now to the house of Amnon your brother, and make him a meal.”
8 So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, and he was lying down; and she took the dough and kneaded it, and made the cakes in his sight, and baked them before him.

2 S.13.8 - Details

Original Text

ותלך תמר בית אמנון אחיה והוא שכב ותקח את־ הבצק ותלש ותלבב לעיניו ותבשל את־ הלבבות׃

Morphology

  • ותלך: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • והוא: CONJ+PRON,3,m,sg
  • שכב: VERB,qal,inf
  • ותקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הבצק: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ותלש: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • ותלבב: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לעיניו: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+pr,3,m
  • ותבשל: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הלבבות: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:11 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same episode — Amnon summons Tamar into his house under false pretenses, leading directly to the assault begun in v.8.
  • Genesis 34:1-3 (thematic): Dinah goes out to visit the local women and is seized by Shechem; parallels include a woman’s movement to another house and ensuing sexual violence and its social ramifications.
  • Genesis 39:7-12 (thematic): Potiphar’s wife repeatedly attempts to seduce Joseph in a domestic setting and uses the household to entrap him — similar motifs of sexual solicitation within a home and abuse of intimacy/power.
  • Proverbs 7:6-23 (thematic): A young man is seduced through enticement and staged intimacy (bed, food, talk); parallels the motif of calculated entrapment and sexual temptation.
  • Genesis 38:12-18 (structural): Tamar disguises herself to seduce Judah and obtains intercourse through stratagem; shares themes of deception, sexual encounter arranged through a domestic encounter, and later social/legal consequences.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother; and he was lying down. And she took the dough and kneaded it and made the cakes before his eyes, and baked them.
  • So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother; and he was lying down. She took the dough, kneaded it, made the cakes in his sight, and baked them.
9 And she took the pan and set it before him, but he refused to eat. Amnon said, 'Send everyone away from me.' So all the men went out from him.

2 S.13.9 - Details

Original Text

ותקח את־ המשרת ותצק לפניו וימאן לאכול ויאמר אמנון הוציאו כל־ איש מעלי ויצאו כל־ איש מעליו׃

Morphology

  • ותקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • המשרת: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ותצק: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • וימאן: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • לאכול: VERB,qal,inf
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הוציאו: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,pl
  • כל: DET
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעלי: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ויצאו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כל: DET
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 39:7-12 (verbal): Potiphar’s wife attempts to seduce Joseph with the language 'lie with me' and he refuses and flees — a close verbal and situational parallel (attempted sexual advance in a domestic setting, refusal and effort to exclude others).
  • Judges 19:22-30 (thematic): The brutal rape of the Levite’s concubine in a house of hospitality: thematically parallels sexual violence within a household and its destructive consequences for family and community.
  • Genesis 34:2 (thematic): Dinah is violated by Shechem; both passages center on the sexual violation of a daughter/sister in a family context and the ensuing family crisis and retaliation.
  • Deuteronomy 22:23-27 (structural): Legal statutes distinguishing rape in a town versus in the country and the required communal responses — provides the legal/ethical framework against which narrative episodes of sexual assault (like Amnon/Tamar) are read and judged.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She took the pan and set it before him, but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, "Send all the men away from me." So all the servants went out from him.
  • And she took the pan and set it before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, “Send everyone away from me.” So they all went out from him.
10 Then Amnon said to Tamar, 'Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand.' So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them to Amnon her brother in the chamber.

2 S.13.10 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אמנון אל־ תמר הביאי הבריה החדר ואברה מידך ותקח תמר את־ הלבבות אשר עשתה ותבא לאמנון אחיה החדרה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • הביאי: VERB,hiphil,impv,2,f,sg
  • הבריה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • החדר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ואברה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • מידך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ותקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הלבבות: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשתה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • ותבא: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • לאמנון: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • אחיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • החדרה: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:11-14 (structural): Immediate narrative continuation: Amnon seizes Tamar in the chamber and rapes her—directly completes the action begun in 13:10.
  • Genesis 39:7-12 (thematic): Potiphar’s wife attempts sexual assault in a domestic setting; parallels the attempted seduction/enticement and the tensions of power and privacy (contrast in Joseph’s resistance).
  • 2 Samuel 11:2-4 (thematic): David summons Bathsheba and sleeps with her after seeing her bathing—similar dynamic of a man in authority procuring sexual access to a woman and the resulting moral and social consequences.
  • Judges 19:22-26 (thematic): The Levite’s concubine is abused by men inside a house, producing communal outrage and violent fallout—parallels Tamar’s sexual violence and the ensuing family and national crisis.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them to Amnon her brother into the chamber.
  • Then Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat of your hand.” So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them to Amnon her brother in the chamber.
11 When she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, 'Come, lie with me, my sister.'

2 S.13.11 - Details

Original Text

ותגש אליו לאכל ויחזק־ בה ויאמר לה בואי שכבי עמי אחותי׃

Morphology

  • ותגש: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • אליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • לאכל: INF,qal
  • ויחזק: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • בואי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • שכבי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • עמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1s
  • אחותי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 34:2 (thematic): Shechem’s rape of Dinah parallels Amnon’s assault of Tamar: both depict a man of status “lying with” a woman of the household, producing family dishonor and crisis.
  • Judges 19:25-26 (thematic): The brutal gang rape and abuse of the Levite’s concubine uses similar language of sexual violence and yields communal outrage, echoing the motif of sexual assault within Israelite narratives.
  • Genesis 39:11-12 (thematic): Potiphar’s wife’s attempt to seize Joseph in her house presents a parallel household seduction/assault dynamic—similar power imbalance and use of physical coercion, though Joseph resists.
  • Deuteronomy 22:25-27 (structural): The law concerning a man who meets a betrothed woman in the field and forces her employs similar verbs and addresses legal/ethical responses to forcible intercourse, framing how such acts are judged.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, "Come, lie with me, my sister."
  • And when she had brought them to him to eat, he seized her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.”
12 But she said to him, 'No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing should not be done in Israel; do not do this outrageous thing.'

2 S.13.12 - Details

Original Text

ותאמר לו אל־ אחי אל־ תענני כי לא־ יעשה כן בישראל אל־ תעשה את־ הנבלה הזאת׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אחי: NOUN,m,pl,suff
  • אל: NEG
  • תענני: VERB,piel,impf,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יעשה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,sg
  • כן: ADV
  • בישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תעשה: VERB,qal,imf,2,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • הנבלה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • הזאת: DEM,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Judges 19:25-30 (thematic): Narrative of brutal sexual violence against a woman and the ensuing charge that such an outrage is intolerable 'in Israel'—parallels Tamar's appeal to communal norms and the idea that this act is a disgrace to Israel.
  • Genesis 34:2, 13-16 (thematic): Dinah's rape by Shechem and the subsequent negotiation (offers of marriage/assimilation) echo Tamar's resistance and the social/communal questions about honour, marriage, and covering a sexual violation.
  • Deuteronomy 22:23-27 (thematic): Legal regulation distinguishing raped and consensual sexual encounters and prescribing communal responses—relevant background to Tamar's appeal that such an act 'ought not be done in Israel.'
  • Exodus 22:16-17 (thematic): Law requiring a man who seduces a virgin to marry her (or pay a bride-price) contrasts with Tamar's refusal of any such resolution and highlights ancient social options invoked or resisted in cases of sexual violation.
  • 2 Samuel 13:14-15 (structural): Immediate continuation of the scene: Amnon ignores Tamar's protest ('he would not listen') and the rape occurs—direct narrative parallel showing the failure of Tamar's appeal.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But she said to him, "No, my brother; do not force me. Such a thing is not done in Israel; do not commit this wickedness.
  • But she said to him, “No, my brother — do not force me; for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this abomination.
13 I will be put to shame—where could I be put to shame?—and you would be like one of the worthless fellows in Israel. Now speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.'

2 S.13.13 - Details

Original Text

ואני אנה אוליך את־ חרפתי ואתה תהיה כאחד הנבלים בישראל ועתה דבר־ נא אל־ המלך כי לא ימנעני ממך׃

Morphology

  • ואני: PRON,1,sg
  • אנה: ADV,interrog
  • אוליך: VERB,qal,imprf,1,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • חרפתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:1,sg
  • ואתה: CONJ+PRON,2,m,sg
  • תהיה: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,f,sg
  • כאחד: PREP
  • הנבלים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נא: PART
  • אל: NEG
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ימנעני: VERB,qal,imprf,3,m,sg,ps:1,sg
  • ממך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Exodus 22:16–17 (thematic): Laws about a man who seduces/deflowers a virgin and the remedy of marriage or payment — parallels Tamar’s appeal to a social/legal remedy (‘speak to the king…he will not withhold me’).
  • Deuteronomy 22:25–27 (thematic): Provision distinguishing rape from consensual intercourse and the community’s responsibility for the victim’s shame — relates to Tamar’s question ‘where shall I carry my disgrace?’ and the legal/social consequences of sexual violence.
  • Genesis 34:1–7 (thematic): Dinah’s defilement by Shechem and the resulting family concern for honor and justice — thematically parallels Tamar’s loss of honor and the call for remedial action on her behalf.
  • Genesis 39:7–20 (thematic): Potiphar’s wife’s attempt to force herself on Joseph, his flight, and her false accusation — parallels issues of sexual assault, the victim’s vulnerability, and subsequent damage to reputation/standing.
  • 2 Samuel 13:21 (structural): Immediate narrative follow-up: David’s anger when he hears the matter — connects to Tamar’s instruction to ‘speak to the king’ and the expected royal response referenced in v.13.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Where would I carry my disgrace? And what would be the outcome for you, since you would be as one of the scoundrels in Israel? Now speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."
  • And as for me, where could I carry my shame? And you would be as one of the vilest men in Israel. Now therefore speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.”
14 Yet he would not heed her voice; and he overpowered her and violated her.

2 S.13.14 - Details

Original Text

ולא אבה לשמע בקולה ויחזק ממנה ויענה וישכב אתה׃

Morphology

  • ולא: CONJ
  • אבה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לשמע: INF,qal,infc
  • בקולה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,f,sg
  • ויחזק: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ממנה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • ויענה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • וישכב: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 34:2 (verbal): Shechem 'took her and lay with her'—a parallel act of sexual violation within a family/clan context; both narratives use similar language of 'lay with' and lead to family outrage.
  • Judges 19:25-28 (thematic): Graphic episode of sexual violence against a woman in a household setting; thematically similar in its depiction of rape, abuse, and ensuing communal horror and breakdown of social order.
  • Deuteronomy 22:25-27 (structural): Legal treatment of a man seizing and raping a betrothed woman in the countryside; supplies the legal/moral framework against which narratives of sexual assault (like Amnon/Tamar) are judged.
  • 2 Samuel 13:1-5 (structural): Immediate narrative lead-up: Amnon's desire and deceptive plan (feigning illness and isolating Tamar) that set the stage for the forced intercourse described in v.14.
  • 2 Samuel 13:15-22 (thematic): Direct aftermath of the rape: Amnon's hatred, Tamar's desolation, and Absalom's vow of revenge—highlights consequences and familial rupture resulting from the assault.

Alternative generated candidates

  • However he would not listen to her; and being stronger than she, he violated her.
  • But he would not listen to her; and being stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
15 Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; hatred was greater than the love which he had first felt for her. And Amnon said to her, 'Arise, go.'

2 S.13.15 - Details

Original Text

וישנאה אמנון שנאה גדולה מאד כי גדולה השנאה אשר שנאה מאהבה אשר אהבה ויאמר־ לה אמנון קומי לכי׃

Morphology

  • וישנאה: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg,OBJ=3,f,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שנאה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • גדולה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • מאד: ADV
  • כי: CONJ
  • גדולה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • השנאה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • שנאה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאהבה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • אהבה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קומי: VERB,qal,imp,2,f,sg
  • לכי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:14 (verbal): Immediate preceding verse describes the rape and Amnon's command to Tamar to 'get thee gone'; v.15 restates and intensifies the emotional turn—hatred replacing prior desire.
  • 2 Samuel 13:1–22 (structural): The whole Amnon–Tamar episode; v.15 is part of this narrative arc showing desire, violence, and the destructive reversal from affection to hatred.
  • 2 Samuel 13:21–22 (thematic): Absalom's fury and plotting after Tamar's violation show the wider repercussions of Amnon's act and the chain of hatred set off by the crime.
  • Genesis 34:2–4 (thematic): Shechem's intercourse with Dinah (defilement) and the complicated aftermath—a man’s sexual taking that produces claims of love yet leads to conflict—parallels the dynamic of desire, violation, and consequences.
  • Psalm 55:12–14 (thematic): Psalmist laments a close companion whose goodwill turns to enmity; thematically echoes the betrayal motif—affection turning into intense hatred as in Amnon's sudden reversal.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Arise, be gone."
  • Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, “Arise, be gone.”
16 She said to him, 'No, this grievous wrong which you have done to me is greater than the other things you have done to me—send me away from you;' but he refused to listen to her.

2 S.13.16 - Details

Original Text

ותאמר לו אל־ אודת הרעה הגדולה הזאת מאחרת אשר־ עשית עמי לשלחני ולא אבה לשמע לה׃

Morphology

  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • אודת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • הרעה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • הגדולה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • הזאת: DEM,f,sg,def
  • מאחרת: ADV
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עשית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • עמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1s
  • לשלחני: VERB,qal,infc,1,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • אבה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לשמע: INF,qal,infc
  • לה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:11-15 (structural): Immediate narrative context: Tamar's plea to be treated honorably and Amnon's refusal, followed by the sexual assault described in the surrounding verses.
  • Genesis 39:7-12 (thematic): Contrasting episode of sexual solicitation and resistance (Joseph refusing Potiphar's wife); highlights themes of attempted seduction, refusal, and moral/ethical responses to sexual advances.
  • Judges 19:25-30 (thematic): The Levite's concubine is brutally abused and dishonored, provoking outrage and questions of protection, shame, and family/community response—paralleling the violence and its social consequences.
  • Deuteronomy 22:23-27 (structural): Legal stipulation distinguishing rape in the city and in the field and prescribing consequences; provides a legal framework relevant to understanding ancient responses to sexual assault like Tamar's.
  • Genesis 34:1-31 (thematic): Dinah's violation by Shechem and the subsequent negotiations, shame, and violent family retribution echo themes of sexual violence, honor, and familial fallout found in Tamar's story.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She said to him, "No, this wrong you have done to me is great; send me away now, that I may be cleansed of my shame." But he would not listen to her.
  • So she said to him, “No, this wrong you have done me is a great one; and he has even ruined me. But he would not listen to her.
17 Then he called the young man who served him and said, 'Put this woman out of my presence and bolt the door after her.'

2 S.13.17 - Details

Original Text

ויקרא את־ נערו משרתו ויאמר שלחו־ נא את־ זאת מעלי החוצה ונעל הדלת אחריה׃

Morphology

  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • נערו: NOUN,m,sg,poss3ms
  • משרתו: NOUN,m,sg,poss3ms
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • שלחו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • נא: PART
  • את: PRT,acc
  • זאת: DEM,f,sg
  • מעלי: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • החוצה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • ונעל: VERB,qal,wayy,3,m,sg
  • הדלת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אחריה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Sam.13.15-20 (structural): Immediate narrative parallel — verses before and after record the rape (v.15), Amnon’s hatred of Tamar and his command to send her away/lock the door (v.17), and Tamar’s mourning and Absalom’s reaction (vv.20–22). Shows the local sequence and consequences of the act.
  • Gen.39:11-12 (verbal): Potiphar’s wife seizes Joseph and closes the house door during the attempted sexual encounter; Joseph flees and the garment is left behind. Shares the closed-door motif and the dynamics of an attempted sexual violation in a private chamber.
  • Judg.19:25-26,29 (thematic): The Levite’s concubine is brutally raped through the night and released at dawn; the narrative examines sexual violence, the victim’s aftermath, and communal outrage — thematically parallel to Tamar’s rape and its social/retributive consequences.
  • Deut.22:25-27 (thematic): Legal treatment of sexual assault in the law code (distinguishing forced intercourse in the field from consensual acts in the town). Offers a legal/thematic parallel regarding culpability, victim protection, and the social framing of rape, relevant to interpreting Amnon’s act and its aftermath.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then he called his young man who served him and said, "Put this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her."
  • Then he called his young man who waited on him and said, “Put this woman out from me and bolt the door after her.”
18 Now she was wearing a richly ornamented robe, for with such garments the king's virgin daughters were clothed. His servant put her out and bolted the door after her.

2 S.13.18 - Details

Original Text

ועליה כתנת פסים כי כן תלבשן בנות־ המלך הבתולת מעילים ויצא אותה משרתו החוץ ונעל הדלת אחריה׃

Morphology

  • ועליה: PREP,על,3,f,sg
  • כתנת: NOUN,f,sg,const
  • פסים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • כן: ADV
  • תלבשן: VERB,qal,imprf,3,f,pl
  • בנות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הבתולת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מעילים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ויצא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • אותה: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • משרתו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,pss:3,m,sg
  • החוץ: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ונעל: VERB,qal,wayy,3,m,sg
  • הדלת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אחריה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 37:3 (verbal): Both texts mention a ketonet passim/coat of many colours — a distinctive garment that marks status and identity.
  • Genesis 39:12 (verbal): In both narratives a garment figures in a sexual encounter/assault scene (Joseph's garment is seized/left behind; Tamar's robe identifies her as a king's daughter and becomes part of the assault episode).
  • Genesis 38:14-15 (thematic): Tamar (Judah's daughter‑in‑law) uses clothing/veiling to assume an identity in a sexual encounter—shows similar motifs of clothing mediating sexual access and social role.
  • 2 Samuel 11:2-4 (thematic): Both episodes occur within the royal household and involve sexual transgression by a man of power against a woman connected to the king’s sphere (palace context, abuse of authority).
  • Psalm 45:13-14 (thematic): A royal daughter’s special garments symbolize rank and honor—parallels the description that 'the king’s daughters wore such garments,' linking clothing to royal status.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now she was wearing a richly ornamented robe, for thus were the virgin daughters of the king clothed. And his servant put her out and bolted the door after her.
  • And his servant put her out and bolted the door after her. Now she had a richly ornamented robe on, for thus were the virgin daughters of the king clothed.
19 And Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore the ornate robe that was on her, and put her hand on her head and went away, crying aloud as she went.

2 S.13.19 - Details

Original Text

ותקח תמר אפר על־ ראשה וכתנת הפסים אשר עליה קרעה ותשם ידה על־ ראשה ותלך הלוך וזעקה׃

Morphology

  • ותקח: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אפר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • ראשה: NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,f,sg
  • וכתנת: NOUN,f,sg,cons+conj
  • הפסים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • עליה: PREP,3,f,sg
  • קרעה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • ותשם: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • ידה: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3s
  • על: PREP
  • ראשה: NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,f,sg
  • ותלך: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • הלוך: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • וזעקה: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Gen.37.34 (verbal): Jacob 'tore his clothes' and put on sackcloth when mourning Joseph; uses the same verb and the distinctive term kuttonet/passim (coat of many colors) echoes Tamar's kuttonet hapasim, linking garments and public mourning.
  • Job 2.12 (verbal): Job's friends 'tore their robes' and 'sprinkled dust on their heads'—the combination of tearing clothing and casting dust/ashes on the head parallels Tamar's actions as signs of grief and humiliation.
  • Esther 4.1–3 (verbal): Mordecai 'tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, crying'—a near-identical ritual expression of mourning and protest to Tamar's tearing of her garment, ashes on her head, and crying.
  • Lam.2.10 (thematic): Lamentations depicts elders and women 'casting dust on their heads' and sitting in mourning; thematically parallels Tamar's public signs of mourning and the communal language of grief and shame.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the richly ornamented robe that was on her, and laid her hand on her head and went away crying aloud as she went.
  • Then Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore the richly ornamented robe that she had on, and laid her hand on her head and went away, crying as she went.
20 Then Absalom her brother said to her, 'Has Amnon your brother been with you? Be quiet now, my sister; he is your brother; do not let this thing trouble your heart.' So Tamar remained desolate in Absalom her brother's house.

2 S.13.20 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר אליה אבשלום אחיה האמינון אחיך היה עמך ועתה אחותי החרישי אחיך הוא אל־ תשיתי את־ לבך לדבר הזה ותשב תמר ושממה בית אבשלום אחיה׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אליה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • האמינון: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • אחיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • ועתה: CONJ
  • אחותי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • החרישי: VERB,qal,imperat,2,f,sg
  • אחיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • תשיתי: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • לדבר: INF,qal
  • הזה: DEM,m,sg
  • ותשב: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ושממה: CONJ+ADJ,f,sg
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 13:1-14 (structural): The immediate narrative of Amnon's scheme and the rape of Tamar; v.20 belongs to this episode and echoes its language and setting (Amnon as her brother, Tamar's violation).
  • 2 Samuel 13:28-29 (structural): The narrative consequence: Absalom's plot and the killing of Amnon. These verses form the direct sequel to v.20, showing the brotherly vengeance that follows Tamar's desolation.
  • Genesis 34:1-31 (thematic): Dinah's rape by Shechem and the violent response of her brothers (Simeon and Levi) — parallels themes of a sister's sexual violation, family honor, and fraternal retaliation in Israelite narrative tradition.
  • Genesis 38:12-26 (allusion): The other biblical Tamar (daughter‑in‑law of Judah) is deceived/sexually compromised and marginalized; the shared name and motif of a wronged woman left desolate suggest a literary/ thematic echo concerning sexual violation and female vulnerability.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then Absalom her brother said to her, "Has Amnon your brother been with you? Hold your peace now, my sister; he is your brother—do not let this thing bother you." So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house.
  • And Absalom her brother said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Hold your peace now, my sister; he is your brother — do not let this thing move you to speak.” So Tamar remained desolate in the house of Absalom her brother.
21 And David heard of all these things, and it displeased him greatly.

2 S.13.21 - Details

Original Text

והמלך דוד שמע את כל־ הדברים האלה ויחר לו מאד׃

Morphology

  • והמלך: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • כל: DET
  • הדברים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • האלה: DEM,pl
  • ויחר: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • מאד: ADV

Parallels

  • Genesis 34:7 (verbal): When Dinah was defiled, Jacob’s sons ‘their anger was greatly kindled’ — similar wording and a parallel response of intense anger to sexual violation within the family.
  • Judges 19:29-30 (thematic): After the Levite’s concubine is abused and dies, the community reacts with outrage and grief; thematically parallels rape within a household/clan provoking strong anger and social consequences.
  • 2 Samuel 13:28-29 (structural): Immediate narrative consequence: Absalom arranges Amnon’s murder. Structural parallel showing how David’s anger (not acted upon) is followed by violent retribution.
  • 2 Samuel 3:31-36 (thematic): When Abner is killed David publicly grieves and the people observe the king’s emotional response to internal bloodshed — parallels the motif of a king’s strong feelings when violence touches his house or realm.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And King David heard all these things, and it was very grievous to him.
  • Now when King David heard of all these things, he burned with anger.
22 But Absalom did not speak with Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated Tamar his sister.

2 S.13.22 - Details

Original Text

ולא־ דבר אבשלום עם־ אמנון למרע ועד־ טוב כי־ שנא אבשלום את־ אמנון על־ דבר אשר ענה את תמר אחתו׃

Morphology

  • ולא: CONJ
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עם: PREP
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • למרע: ADV
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • כי: CONJ
  • שנא: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אבשלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • אמנון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • ענה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • את: PRT,acc
  • תמר: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • אחתו: NOUN,f,sg,cons,3,m

Parallels

  • 2 Sam.13.14 (verbal): Describes the assault on Tamar ('he lay with her'), the specific act that the verse cites as the reason for Absalom's hatred.
  • 2 Sam.13.23-29 (structural): Narrative continuation: Absalom's refusal to speak to Amnon precedes his plotted revenge and the murder of Amnon at the sheep-shearing feast.
  • Gen.34 (thematic): The rape of Dinah by Shechem and her brothers' violent retaliation parallels the motif of sexual violation of a sister provoking family vengeance.
  • Judg.19-21 (thematic): The Levite's concubine is raped and abused, leading to collective outrage and bloody retribution—another cycle of sexual violence precipitating clan/tribal vengeance.
  • Deut.22:25-27 (allusion): Legal instructions distinguishing rape (violent assault) and its social-legal implications provide jurisprudential background to responses against sexual violence in the narrative world.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But Absalom did not speak to Amnon, either good or bad, for Absalom hated Amnon because he had defiled Tamar his sister.
  • But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated Tamar his sister.

And it came about after this that Absalom the son of David had a sister, a beautiful woman, and her name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. And Amnon was so distressed because of Tamar his sister that he became ill; for she was a virgin, and it seemed to Amnon a strange thing to do anything to her. Now Amnon had a companion whose name was Jonadab son of Shimeah, David's brother; and Jonadab was a very shrewd man. And Jonadab said to him, 'Why are you like this, O son of the king? Morning by morning—will you not tell me?' And Amnon said to him, 'I love Tamar, the sister of Absalom my brother.' And Jonadab said to him, 'Lie down and pretend to be ill; and when your father comes to see you say, "Please let Tamar my sister come and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, and prepare them before me, that I may see and eat from her hand."' So Amnon lay down and feigned himself sick; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, 'Please let Tamar my sister come and make the cakes in my sight so that I may eat from her hand.'

Then David sent to Tamar at her house, saying, 'Go now to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare food for him.' So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, and he was lying down; and she took the dough and kneaded it, and made the cakes in his sight, and baked them before him. And she took the pan and set it before him, but he refused to eat. Amnon said, 'Send everyone away from me.' So all the men went out from him.

Then Amnon said to Tamar, 'Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand.' So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them to Amnon her brother in the chamber.

When she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, 'Come, lie with me, my sister.' But she said to him, 'No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing should not be done in Israel; do not do this outrageous thing.'

I will be put to shame—where could I be put to shame?—and you would be like one of the worthless fellows in Israel. Now speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.'

Yet he would not heed her voice; and he overpowered her and violated her.

Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; hatred was greater than the love which he had first felt for her. And Amnon said to her, 'Arise, go.'

She said to him, 'No, this grievous wrong which you have done to me is greater than the other things you have done to me—send me away from you;' but he refused to listen to her.

Then he called the young man who served him and said, 'Put this woman out of my presence and bolt the door after her.' Now she was wearing a richly ornamented robe, for with such garments the king's virgin daughters were clothed. His servant put her out and bolted the door after her. And Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore the ornate robe that was on her, and put her hand on her head and went away, crying aloud as she went.

Then Absalom her brother said to her, 'Has Amnon your brother been with you? Be quiet now, my sister; he is your brother; do not let this thing trouble your heart.' So Tamar remained desolate in Absalom her brother's house. And David heard of all these things, and it displeased him greatly. But Absalom did not speak with Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated Tamar his sister.