2 Samuel 13:17 web — Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after he…

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"Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.""

— 2 Samuel 13:17, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

14

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

15

Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. Amnon said to her, "Arise, be gone!"

16

She said to him, "Not so, because this great wrong in sending me away is worse than the other that you did to me!" But he would not listen to her.

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Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her."

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She had a garment of various colors on her; for with such robes were the king's daughters who were virgins dressed. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.

19

Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her garment of various colors that was on her; and she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as she went.

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Absalom her brother said to her, "Has Amnon your brother been with you? But now hold your peace, my sister. He is your brother. Don't take this thing to heart." So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house.

2 Samuel 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:17 say?
2 Samuel 13:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her."”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:17 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 17.
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 13:17.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:17 in?
2 Samuel 13:17 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 13:17?
2 Samuel 13:17 reads (WEB): “Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after 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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