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2 Samuel 13:12

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And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

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  1. 2 Samuel 13:10

    And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

  2. 2 Samuel 13:11

    And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.

  3. 2 Samuel 13:13

    And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

  4. 2 Samuel 13:14

    Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

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