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Amnon ( Hebrew: אַמְנוֹן ’Amnōn, "faithful") was, in the Hebrew Bible, the oldest son of King David and his second wife, Ahinoam of Jezreel. [1] He was born in Hebron during his father's reign in Judah. [2]
Sep 26, 2022 · Amnon was King David’s firstborn son. His mother was Ahinoam. Amnon showed despicable character, an alarming lack of self-control, and great selfishness. Amnon fell in love—or in lust—with his half-sister Tamar. She was the full sister of David’s son Absalom, and the Bible says she was very beautiful ( 2 Samuel 13:1 ).
Jan 4, 2022 · Why didn’t David punish Amnon for his sin against Tamar? Many reasons have been suggested. One likely reason is that Amnon was David’s son and that David had been guilty of sexual sin himself (in the case of Bathsheba)—therefore, in the case of Amnon and Tamar, he felt inadequate to judge.
Amnon and Tamar. 13 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her.
Jun 27, 2024 · Amnon was the son of King David and Ahinoam, one of David’s first wives. Known for his lustful, selfish, and cruel behavior, Amnon wreaked havoc on David’s family, creating chaos for years.
Amnon's name means "faithful" yet as the son of David, his story in the Bible tells us he dishonored his half-sister Tamar, and was in consequence murdered by her brother.
Amnon and Tamar - Now Absalom, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David's son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill ...
The eldest son of David, by Ahinoam of Jezreel ( 1 Chronicles 3:1; 2 Samuel 3:2 ). Absalom caused him to be put to death for his great crime in the matter of Tamar ( 2 Samuel 13:28, 29). am'-non ('amnon, faithful; compare 'aminon, 2 Samuel 13:20, which is probably a diminutive.
The Rape of Tamar. 13 Now David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar. And Amnon, her half brother, fell desperately in love with her. 2 Amnon became so obsessed with Tamar that he became ill. She was a virgin, and Amnon thought he could never have her.
Study the meaning of Amnon in the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Learn more about the biblical context and references of Amnon.
