Shmuel Beis 13

Chaya Rochel Nach Yomi · Sep 22, 2026 · 4m

*Shmuel Beis 13*

Learn the Perek with translation and classic commentaries:

https://mg.alhatorah.org/Full/Shemuel_II/13.1#e0n6

*Perek Points*

Amnon ben Dovid intensely desires his (half-)sister Tamar, (full-)sister of Avshalom.

His cousin, Yonadav, suggests that he feign illness and ask for Tamar to bring him food, so he does.

Dovid sends Tamar to Amnon and she prepares him food but he refuses to eat.

He sends everyone out and tells her to come close and bring it and when she does, he grabs her and violates her, despite her arguments and pleas.

Amnon immediately develops a hatred for her and…