14. But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she was, he overpowered her and raped her.
15. Then Amnon was filled with a deep hatred for her; he hated her now even more than he had loved her before. He said to her, “Get out!”
16. “No,” she answered. “To send me away like this is a greater crime than what you just did!”But Amnon would not listen to her;
17. he called in his personal servant and said, “Get this woman out of my sight! Throw her out and lock the door!”
18. The servant put her out and locked the door.Tamar was wearing a long robe with full sleeves, the usual clothing for an unmarried princess in those days.
19. She sprinkled ashes on her head, tore her robe, and with her face buried in her hands went away crying.
20. When her brother Absalom saw her, he asked, “Has Amnon molested you? Please, sister, don't let it upset you so much. He is your half-brother, so don't tell anyone about it.” So Tamar lived in Absalom's house, sad and lonely.
21. When King David heard what had happened, he was furious.
22. And Absalom hated Amnon so much for having raped his sister Tamar that he would no longer even speak to him.
23. Two years later Absalom was having his sheep sheared at Baal Hazor, near the town of Ephraim, and he invited all the king's sons to be there.
24. He went to King David and said, “Your Majesty, I am having my sheep sheared. Will you and your officials come and take part in the festivities?”
25. “No, my son,” the king answered. “It would be too much trouble for you if we all went.” Absalom insisted, but the king would not give in, and he asked Absalom to leave.
26. But Absalom said, “Well, then, will you at least let my brother Amnon come?”“Why should he?” the king asked.
27. But Absalom kept on insisting until David finally let Amnon and all his other sons go with Absalom.Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king
28. and instructed his servants: “Notice when Amnon has had too much to drink, and then when I give the order, kill him. Don't be afraid. I will take the responsibility myself. Be brave and don't hesitate!”
29. So the servants followed Absalom's instructions and killed Amnon. All the rest of David's sons mounted their mules and fled.