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Amnon was so vexed that he fell sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her.
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The Seclusion of Virgins
Commentators explain that Amnon's frustration was practical. As a royal virgin, Tamar would have lived in seclusion within her mother's household, separate from the company of men. This cultural practice made it seem 'impossible' for Amnon to get access to her, which is why he became so vexed.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Thought it hard. —Rather, it seemed impossible to Amnon. The modest seclusion of Tamar in the harem of her mother seemed to leave…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Amnon was so vexed Distressed, straitened, and perplexed in his mind through unruly and unbridled lusts that rag…
Presbyterian
Henceforth, David was followed by one trouble after another. Adultery and murder were David's sins. Similar sins among his children were the beginn…
