2 Samuel 13:13 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Tamar reasons further, warning of the lasting shame and urging Amnon to ask the king instead.
What Does 2 Samuel 13:13 Mean?
Tamar keeps reasoning, trying to turn Amnon from his purpose. She speaks of the unbearable shame she would carry and the disgrace he would bring on himself among his people. She even offers a lawful path — go to the king and ask — anything to halt the violence about to fall on her.
Her words show a mind fighting to protect both herself and, remarkably, even her assailant from ruin. She appeals to honor, to consequence, to authority. Scripture records her wisdom so that no reader can mistake her for complicit. She did all that words could do. When human reasoning meets a hardened will, only God remains as refuge — and He does not despise the shame of the innocent but lifts it from them in His own time.
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What does 2 Samuel 13:13 mean?
Tamar reasons further, warning of the lasting shame and urging Amnon to ask the king instead.