When Tamar arrived at Amnon’s house, she went to the place where he was lying down so he could watch her mix some dough. Then she baked his favorite dish for him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Make me cakes ... a pan - The words used here occur nowhere else, and their etymology is doubtful. A particular kind of cake or pudding is m…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house
In obedience to the king's commands, and in affection to her brother, wit…

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…