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Amnon ( Hebrew: אַמְנוֹן ’Amnōn, "faithful") was, in the Hebrew Bible, the oldest son of King David and his second wife, Ahinoam of Jezreel. [1] . He was born in Hebron during his father's reign in Judah. [2] .
Amnon and Tamar. 13 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. She was a virgin, and it seemed impossible for him to do anything to her.
Sep 26, 2022 · Question. Who was Amnon in the Bible? Answer. Amnon was King David’s firstborn son. His mother was Ahinoam. Amnon showed despicable character, an alarming lack of self-control, and great selfishness. Amnon fell in love—or in lust—with his half-sister Tamar.
Jan 4, 2022 · Amnon was the half-brother of Tamar, as they shared the same father, David. Tamar is described as a virgin and “beautiful,” and Amnon was highly attracted to her ( 2 Samuel 13:1–2 ). Amnon did not know what to do about his infatuation, and he soon confided in a friend named Jonadab.
Apr 21, 2023 · Amnon was the son of King David and Ahinoam, one of David’s first wives. Known for his lustful, selfish, and cruel behavior, Amnon wreaked havoc on David’s family, creating chaos for years. Which of David’s Sons Was Amnon? David is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament.
Amnon and Tamar - Now Absalom, David's son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David's son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill ...
AMNON (Heb. אֲמְנֹן, אַמְנוֹן, אַמִינוֹן; from the root אמן (? mn ); "to be firm or trustworthy"), eldest son of King David, born in Hebron of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess (II Sam. 3:2).
Amnon and Tamar. 13 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to her.
The eldest son of David, by Ahinoam of Jezreel ( 1 Chronicles 3:1; 2 Samuel 3:2 ). Absalom caused him to be put to death for his great crime in the matter of Tamar ( 2 Samuel 13:28, 29). am'-non ('amnon, faithful; compare 'aminon, 2 Samuel 13:20, which is probably a diminutive.
1 The eldest son of David and Ahinoam and the half brother of Absalom. He raped his half sister Tamar, an action that infuriated Absalom, whose vengeance against Amnon precipitated a rift with David (2Sam 13). 2 A Judahite, son of Shimon (1Chr 4:20).
