2 Samuel 13 KJV

Who was the son of David that loved his sister?

Amnon

What was the name of Absalom's fair sister?

Tamar

Because of who was Amnon vexed to the point of sickness?

For his sister Tamar

Why did Amnon think it was hard for him to do anything to Tamar?

Because she was a virgin

AMmon had this emotion that he fell sick for his sister?

Vexed

Who was Amnon's friend, a very subtil man?

Jonadab

Who was Jonadab's father?

Shimeah, David's brother

What did Jonadab ask Amnon?

"Why art thou, being the king's son, lean from day to day?"

When did Jonadab say Amnon leaned being a king's son?

From day to day

What did Amnon tell was the reason he leaned from day to day

"I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister."

BONUS: What was Jonadab's cunning advice to Amnon?

"Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand."

Who lay down and made himself sick?

Amnon

Who came to see the sick Amnon?

King David

What did Amnon request from King David?

"Let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand."\

What did Amnon request Tamar make in his sight?

A couple of cakes

Who sent to Tamar's house, saying, "Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat"?

King David

Who went to her brother Amnon's house?

Tamar

What did Tamar do in Amnon's house to prepare cakes?

Flour, kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, bake the cakes

What did Amnon tell everyone to do?

"Have out all men from me."

Who was left alone with Amnon?

Tamar

What did Amnon tell Tamar to bring into the chamber?

meat

What did Tamar take and bring into the chamber to Amnon?

The cakes which she had made

What did Amnon do when Tamar brought him the food?

He took hold of her, and said unto her, "Come lie with me, my sister."

What was Tamar's plea to Amnon when he told her to lie down with him?

"Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly."

What reason did Tamar give for Amnon not to force her?

"Whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel."

Tamar told Amon that if he lie with her he shall be as one of who?

Fools in Israel

What did Tamar suggest Amnon should do instead of lying with her?

"Speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee."

Who would not hearken unto Tamar's voice?

Amnon

Who was stronger than Tamar?

Amnon

What did the stronger Amnon do to Tamar?

Forced her, and lay with her

What emotion did Amnon feel for Tamar after he lay with her?

He hated her exceedingly

How great was the hatred Amnon felt for Tamar?

The hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her

What did Amnon say to Tamar after he hated her?

"Arise, be gone."

What was Tamar's response to being told to leave by Amnon?

"There is no cause: this evil in sending me away is greater than the other that thou didst unto me."

Who would not hearken unto Tamar?

Amnon

Who called his servant and said, "Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her"?

Amnon

What was the servant told to do to the door after putting Tamar out?

Bolt the door

What did Tamar have on?

A garment of divers colours

Why did Tamar wear the garment of ivers colors?

For with such robes were the king's daughters that were virgins apparelled

Who laid her hand on her head, went on crying?

Tamar

Who saw Tamar with ashes on her head, her garment rent, and her hand on her head?

Absalom her brother

What did Absalom ask Tamar when he saw her crying?

"Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee?"

What was Absalom's advice to Tamar after he saw her crying?

"Hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing."

Where did desolate Tamar remain?

In her brother Absalom's house

What emotion did King David have when he heard all these things that happended to Tamar?

He was very wroth

Whatd did Absalom speak to Amnon?

neither good nor bad

Who hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar?

Absalom

After two full years, what did Absalom have in Baalhazor?

Sheepshearers

Where is Baalhazor?

Beside Ephraim

Who did Absalom invite to the sheepshearing?

All the king's sons

What was King David's initial response to Absalom's invitation?

"Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee."

What was king David's reason for not going to the sheepshearing?

Lest we be chargeable unto thee

Who did Absalom urge King David to go with them to the sheepshearers?

His brother Amnon

What was King David's question to Absalom when he asked if Amnon should go?

"Why should he go with thee?"

What did Absalom do until King David let all his sons go?

He pressed him

BONUS: What did Absalom command his servants to do to Amnon ?

"Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant."

What did Absalom's servants do to Amnon?

Slew Amnon

When did Absalom's servant slay Amnon?

When his heart was merry

What were the servants to do when Absalom was to say Smite Amnon?

kill him

BONUS: What did all the king's sons do after Amnon was slain?

They arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled

What came to David, saying, "Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left"?

Tidings

How did King David react to the tidings that came concerning his sons?

The king arose, and tare his garments, and lay on the earth

Who stood by the king with their clothes rent?

All his servants

Who spoke and said, "Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead"?

Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother

What was Jonadab's reason for Absalom killing Amnon only?

"For by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar."

Who watched and saw much people coming from the way behind him on the hill's side?

The young man that kept the watch

What did the king's sons come and do

They lifted up their voice and wept

When did the King's sons come and lift up their voices?

As soon as he had made an end of speaking

Who fled and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur?

Absalom

Who is the father of Talmai?

Ammihud

How long did David mourn for his son Amnon?

Every day

Where did Absalom flee to?

Geshur

How long did Absalom dwell in Geshur?

Three years

What was King David's emotion concerning Absalom?

The soul of King David longed to go forth unto Absalom

What did King David's soul long to forth unto?

Absalom