Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But he was unwilling to listen to what she was saying. Since he was stronger than she was, he forced her into having sex with him.
New American Standard Bible
However, he would not listen to
King James Version
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
Holman Bible
But he refused to listen to her, and because he was stronger than she was, he raped her.
A Conservative Version
However he would not hearken to her voice, but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
American Standard Version
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
Amplified
But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.
Bible in Basic English
But he would not give attention to what she said: but being stronger than she, he took her by force, and had connection with her.
Darby Translation
But he would not hearken to her voice, and was stronger than she, and humbled her and lay with her.
Julia Smith Translation
And he would not hear to her voice; and he will be strong above her, and he will humble her and lie with her.
King James 2000
However he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he [was] not willing to listen to her voice. He [was] stronger than she, and he forced her and lay with her.
Modern King James verseion
But he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Howbeit, he would not hearken unto her voice but was too strong for her and forced her and lay with her.
NET Bible
But he refused to listen to her. He overpowered her and humiliated her by raping her.
New Heart English Bible
However he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
The Emphasized Bible
But he would not hearken unto her voice, - and, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
Webster
Howbeit, he would not hearken to her voice: but being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.
World English Bible
However he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he hath not been willing to hearken to her voice, and is stronger than she, and humbleth her, and lieth with her.
Themes
Adultery » Instances of » Amnon
Deception » Instances of » Amnon deceives tamar by feigning sickness
Lasciviousness » Instances of » Amnon
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 13:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar
13 And what about me? Where will I go to escape this disgrace? And as for you, you'll be known as one of Israel's greatest fools! So please talk to the king, because he won't withhold me from you!" 14 But he was unwilling to listen to what she was saying. Since he was stronger than she was, he forced her into having sex with him. 15 Afterwards, though, Amnon hated her very intensely. As a result, his hatred for her exceeded the love that he had previously for her. So Amnon told her, "Get up! Leave!"
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:11
"This is what the LORD says: ""Listen very carefully! ""I'm raising up evil against you right out of your own household. ""I'm going to take your wives away from you right before your eyes. ""Then I'll give them to your neighbor. ""And then he's going to have sex with your wives in broad daylight!
Deuteronomy 22:25-27
"If a man meets a girl in the country who is engaged to be married and then rapes her, the man alone the one who had sexual relations with her must die.
Judges 20:5
But the officials of Gibeah attacked me and surrounded the house because of me. They intended to kill me, but instead they tortured my mistress to death.
Esther 7:8
When the king returned to the banquet hall from the palace garden, Haman was prostrate on the couch where Esther was. The king asked, "Will this man even assault the queen with me in the house?" The king had no sooner spoken than they covered Haman's face.