2 Samuel 13
All Books
2 Samuel

2 Samuel 13

The prophecy of Nathan begins to unfold as the first tragedy strikes David's family. Amnon, David's oldest son, falls in love with his beautiful half-sister, Tamar. Amnon feigns illness and forces himself upon Tamar, committing rape. Tamar's full brother, Absalom, takes her into his house and waits two full years to seek revenge. Absalom invites all the King’s sons to a feast and orders his servants to murder Amnon while he is drunk. Absalom then flees to Geshur, seeking refuge from his father's wrath.

00
00
Previous Chapter
You are at the beginning.
Search Chapters
Next Chapter
You have reached the end.
Search Chapters
This is the block containing the Collection list that will be used to generate the "Previous" and "Next" content. You can hide this block if you want.

2 Samuel 16

David is betrayed by Ziba, Mephibosheth's servant. Shimei, a relative of Saul, curses David. Absalom publicly sleeps with David's concubines, cementing his claim to the throne.
Read Chapter

2 Samuel 17

Ahithophel advises Absalom to pursue David immediately, but Hushai, David’s loyal spy, convinces Absalom to delay the attack, giving David time to escape and rally his forces.
Read Chapter

Discover Bible Verses

Discover More Verses

10 Bible Verses for Weddings: Readings for Your Ceremony

Looking for the perfect bible verses for weddings? We've gathered 10 beautiful readings for your ceremony, from short verses on love to classic passages.
Read more

12 Scriptures for Healing the Sick

It's hard when we or someone we love is sick. We've gathered 12 key healing scriptures to bring comfort and hope. Find God's promises for healing the sick.
Read more

15 Bible Verses for School Motivation and Strength

Facing school stress? These Bible verses for students offer motivation and strength for exams, homework, and finding focus. Get the encouragement you need.
Read more
Discover More Verses