And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thought it hard. —Rather, it seemed impossible to Amnon. The modest seclusion of Tamar in the harem of her mother seemed to leave…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Amnon was so vexed
Distressed, straitened, and perplexed in his mind through unruly and unbridled lusts that rag…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Henceforth, David was followed by one trouble after another. Adultery and murder were David's sins. Similar sins among his children were the beginn…

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