Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Samuel 13:15

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 13:15

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Samuel 13:15

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone." — 2 Samuel 13:15 (ASV)

Hated her exceedingly. —“It is characteristic of human nature to hate one whom you have injured” (Tacitus, quoted by Kirkpatrick), This result shows that Amnon was governed, not by love, but by mere animal passion.