2 Samuel 13:12 nasb — But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgra…

NASB

"But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!"

— 2 Samuel 13:12, NASB

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

9

She took the pan and dished them out before him, but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, "Have everyone go out from me." So everyone went out from him.

10

Then Amnon said to Tamar, "Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand." So Tamar took the cakes which she had made and brought them into the bedroom to her brother Amnon.

11

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

12

But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!

13

"As for me, where could I get rid of my reproach? And as for you, you will be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."

14

However, he would not listen to her; since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.

15

Then Amnon hated her with a very great hatred; for the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, "Get up, go away!"

2 Samuel 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:12 say?
2 Samuel 13:12 in the NASB reads: “But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:12 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 12.
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 13:12.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:12 in?
2 Samuel 13:12 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 13:12?
2 Samuel 13:12 reads (NASB): “But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!” 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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