2 Samuel 13:16 nasb — But she said to him, "No, because this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you have done to me!" Ye…

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"But she said to him, "No, because this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you have done to me!" Yet he would not listen to her."

— 2 Samuel 13:16, NASB

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

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!"

16

But she said to him, "No, because this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you have done to me!" Yet he would not listen to her.

17

Then he called his young man who attended him and said, "Now throw this woman out of my presence, and lock the door behind her."

18

Now she had on a long-sleeved garment; for in this manner the virgin daughters of the king dressed themselves in robes. Then his attendant took her out and locked the door behind her.

19

Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her long-sleeved garment which was on her; and she put her hand on her head and went away, crying aloud as she went.

2 Samuel 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:16 say?
2 Samuel 13:16 in the NASB reads: “But she said to him, "No, because this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you have done to me!" Yet he would not listen to her.”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:16 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 16.
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 13:16.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:16 in?
2 Samuel 13:16 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 13:16?
2 Samuel 13:16 reads (NASB): “But she said to him, "No, because this wrong in sending me away is greater than the other that you have done to me!" Yet he would not listen to her.” 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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