lessons from Amnon and Tamar

Questions from The Bible

In what ways does Amnon’s crime expose moral corruption within the royal family?

In What Ways Does Amnon’s Crime Expose Moral Corruption Within the Royal Family? The tragic account of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom recorded in Second Book of Samuel chapter 13 is one of the most disturbing narratives in the Bible. It describes how Amnon, the eldest son of King David, deceives…

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Questions from The Bible

Why does the narrative carefully describe Amnon’s manipulation and deception?

Why Does the Narrative Carefully Describe Amnon’s Manipulation and Deception? The biblical narrative in Second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 13) carefully details the manipulation and deception of Amnon toward Tamar. Rather than summarizing the event briefly, the text walks readers step-by-step through Amnon’s planning, his use of deception, and…

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