New International Version So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made the bread in his sight and baked it. New Living Translation When Tamar arrived at Amnon’s house, she went to the place where he was lying down so he could watch her mix some dough. Then she baked his favorite dish for him. English Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and made cakes in his sight and baked the cakes. Berean Standard Bible So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Berean Literal Bible And Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, and he was lying down. And she took the dough and kneaded it and made cakes in his eyes, and she baked the cakes. King James Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. New King James Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. Then she took flour and kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. New American Standard Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying in bed. And she took dough, kneaded it, made pastries in his sight, and baked the pastries. NASB 1995 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. NASB 1977 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Legacy Standard Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was lying down. And she took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Amplified Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, and he was in bed. And she took dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Berean Annotated Bible So Tamar (palm-tree) went to the house of her brother Amnon (faithful), who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Christian Standard Bible Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Tamar went to his house while Amnon was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his presence, and baked them. American Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. Contemporary English Version When she got there, he was lying in bed. She mixed the dough, made the loaves, and baked them while he watched. English Revised Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home. He was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made flat bread in front of him, and cooked it. Good News Translation She went there and found him in bed. She took some dough, prepared it, and made some cakes there where he could see her. Then she baked the cakes International Standard Version Tamar went to her brother Amnon's home, where he was lying down. She brought along some dough, kneaded it, prepared some cakes especially for him, baked them, NET Bible So Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, who was lying down. She took the dough, kneaded it, made some cakes while he watched, and baked them. New Heart English Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes while he watched, and baked the cakes. Webster's Bible Translation So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. World English Bible So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Tamar goes to the house of her brother Amnon, and he is lying down, and she takes the dough, and kneads, and makes cakes before his eyes, and cooks the cakes, Berean Literal Bible And Tamar went to the house of Amnon her brother, and he was lying down. And she took the dough and kneaded it and made cakes in his eyes, and she baked the cakes. Young's Literal Translation And Tamar goeth to the house of Amnon her brother, and he is lying down, and she taketh the dough, and kneadeth, and maketh cakes before his eyes, and cooketh the cakes, Smith's Literal Translation And Tamar will go to the house of Amnon her brother, and he lay down. And she will take dough and knead, and make cakes before his eyes, and bake the cakes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Thamar came to the house of Amnon her brother: but he was laid down: and she took meal and tempered it: and dissolving it in his sight she made little messes. Catholic Public Domain Version And Tamar went into the house of her brother Amnon. But he was lying down. And taking flour, she mixed it. And dissolving it in his sight, she cooked little portions of food. New American Bible Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was in bed. Taking dough and kneading it, she twisted it into cakes before his eyes and fried the cakes. New Revised Standard Version So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house, where he was lying down. She took dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough and kneaded it and baked cakes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Tamar went to the house of Khamnun her brother and he was lying down, and she took kneaded dough and she made hearts OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was lying down. And she took dough, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Themar went to the house of her brother Amnon, and he was lying down: and she took the dough and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Amnon and Tamar…7Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” 8So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. 9Then she brought the pan and set it down before him, but he refused to eat. “Send everyone away!” said Amnon. And everyone went out.… Cross References So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. 2 Samuel 4:5-7 Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. 1 Samuel 19:13-17 Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. / When Saul sent the messengers to seize David, Michal said, “He is ill.” / But Saul sent the messengers back to see David and told them, “Bring him up to me in his bed so I can kill him.” … 2 Kings 4:32-35 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. … She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Genesis 18:6-8 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. 1 Samuel 28:24-25 The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread. / She served it to Saul and his servants, and they ate. And that night they got up and left. 1 Kings 17:13-15 “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. Genesis 19:3 But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Genesis 24:25 Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” Genesis 27:9 Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves. Genesis 27:14 So Jacob went and got two goats and brought them to his mother, who made the tasty food his father loved. 1 Samuel 8:13 And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. 1 Kings 17:12-13 But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” / “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Proverbs 31:15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. Ezekiel 16:13 So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. Matthew 13:33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.” Treasury of Scripture So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. she took flour. Jump to Previous Amnon Amnon's Bake Baked Bed Bread Cakes Cooking Dough Eyes Fire Flour House Kneaded Kneadeth Laid Maketh Paste Sight TamarJump to Next Amnon Amnon's Bake Baked Bed Bread Cakes Cooking Dough Eyes Fire Flour House Kneaded Kneadeth Laid Maketh Paste Sight Tamar2 Samuel 13 1. Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.15. He hates her, and shamefully turns her away 19. Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose 23. At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon 31. David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab 37. Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. Tamar obeyed her father’s instruction and went to care for Amnon, believing his illness was genuine. As David’s daughter and Amnon’s half-sister, she entered his house in the ordinary confidence of family duty. Amnon’s private setting, however, became the place where he intended to exploit her trust. 2Sa 4:5-7 Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite… She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. Tamar carefully prepared the food Amnon requested, carrying out a customary household task with kindness and innocence. Amnon watched her closely, not because he desired her service, but because he was arranging an opportunity to be alone with her. Her faithful care stands in sharp contrast to his deceit and the violence that followed. Gen 18:6-8 So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick!… Persons / Places / Events 1. TamarThe daughter of King David and sister to Absalom. She is a central figure in this account, known for her beauty and innocence. 2. Amnon The eldest son of King David, who harbors an illicit desire for his half-sister Tamar, leading to tragic events. 3. David's House The setting for this event, representing the royal family and the complexities within it. 4. The Act of Baking Tamar's act of preparing food for Amnon, which is a prelude to the subsequent betrayal and violation. 5. The Event of Deception Amnon's feigned illness to lure Tamar into his presence, setting the stage for his sinful actions. Teaching Points Guarding the HeartThe account warns against unchecked desires and the importance of guarding one's heart against lust and deceit. The Consequences of Sin Amnon's actions lead to devastating consequences, illustrating the destructive nature of sin and the ripple effects it can have on families and communities. The Role of Deception Deception is a tool of the enemy, and believers must be vigilant against it, seeking truth and integrity in all relationships. The Importance of Righteousness Tamar's innocence and righteousness stand in stark contrast to Amnon's wickedness, highlighting the call for believers to pursue holiness. Seeking Justice and Healing The account encourages believers to seek justice for the oppressed and healing for those who have been wronged, reflecting God's heart for justice and restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 13:8?2. How does 2 Samuel 13:8 illustrate the misuse of trust within families? 3. What can we learn about deception from Amnon's actions in 2 Samuel 13:8? 4. How does Tamar's obedience in 2 Samuel 13:8 reflect biblical submission principles? 5. How can we guard against manipulation in relationships, as seen in 2 Samuel 13:8? 6. What other biblical examples show the consequences of deceit similar to 2 Samuel 13:8? 7. What does 2 Samuel 13:8 reveal about gender roles in biblical times? 8. How does 2 Samuel 13:8 reflect the cultural norms of ancient Israel? 9. What theological implications arise from the events in 2 Samuel 13:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13? 2 Samuel 13:8 portrays Tamar’s obedient, diligent service set against Amnon’s deceitful lust. Each step—her going, entering his house, seeing him “sick,” handling the dough, kneading, shaping, and baking—highlights her virtue and his vice. The narrative literally recounts how familial trust and ordinary hospitality were manipulated for wicked ends, reminding us to guard our hearts, cherish purity, and recognize that sin often hides beneath a veneer of need or vulnerability. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Tamarתָּמָ֗ר (tā·mār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8559: Tamar -- daughter-in-law of Judah, also two Israelite women, also a place South of the Dead Sea went וַתֵּ֣לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to the house בֵּ֛ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of her brother אָחִ֖יהָ (’ā·ḥî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Amnon, אַמְנ֥וֹן (’am·nō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 550: Amnon -- 'faithful', two Israelites [who] וְה֣וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was lying down. שֹׁכֵ֑ב (šō·ḵêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down She took וַתִּקַּ֨ח (wat·tiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3947: To take some dough, הַבָּצֵ֤ק (hab·bā·ṣêq) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1217: Dough (for cooking) kneaded [it], וַתָּ֙לָשׁ֙ (wat·tā·lāš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3888: To knead made cakes וַתְּלַבֵּ֣ב (wat·tə·lab·bêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3823: Transport, stultify, to make cakes in his sight, לְעֵינָ֔יו (lə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and baked וַתְּבַשֵּׁ֖ל (wat·tə·ḇaš·šêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1310: To boil up, cooking, to ripen them. הַלְּבִבֽוֹת׃ (hal·lə·ḇi·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 3834: A cake Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 13:8 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 13:8 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 13:8 Bible.com 2 Samuel 13:8 NIV |
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