2 Samuel 13:11 akjv — And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister.

American King James Version

"And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister. "

— 2 Samuel 13:11, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

8

So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

9

And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

10

And Amnon said to Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of your hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

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And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister.

12

And she answered him, No, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing should to be done in Israel: do not you this folly.

13

And I, where shall I cause my shame to go? and as for you, you shall be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray you, speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.

14

However, he would not listen to her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her. ¶

2 Samuel 13:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:11 say?
2 Samuel 13:11 in the American King James Version reads: “And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:11 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 13:11.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:11 in?
2 Samuel 13:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 13:11?
2 Samuel 13:11 reads (AKJV): “And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, Come lie with me, my sister. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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