2 Samuel 13:9 web — She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Have all men leave me." Every man…

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"She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Have all men leave me." Every man went out from him."

— 2 Samuel 13:9, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 13 — Context

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So Amnon lay down and faked being sick. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, "Please let my sister Tamar come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat from her hand."

7

Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, "Go now to your brother Amnon's house, and prepare food for him."

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So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. She took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

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She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Have all men leave me." Every man went out from him.

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

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

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She answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me! For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Don't you do this folly.

2 Samuel 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 13:9 say?
2 Samuel 13:9 in the World English Bible reads: “She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Have all men leave me." Every man went out from him.”
Where is 2 Samuel 13:9 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 13:9 in?
2 Samuel 13:9 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 13:9?
2 Samuel 13:9 reads (WEB): “She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, "Have all men leave me." Every man went out from him.” 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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