2 Samuel 13:12
“And she answered him, Nay, my brother, doe not force me: for no such thing ought to bee done in Israel; doe not thou this folly.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling.
Click to switch to the Standard KJV.
2 Samuel 13:12 Context
10And Amnon saide vnto Tamar, Bring the meate into the chamber, that I may eate of thine hand. And Tamar tooke the cakes which shee had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother. 11And when shee had brought them vnto him to eate, hee tooke hold of her, and said vnto her, Come lye with mee, my sister. 12And she answered him, Nay, my brother, doe not force me: for no such thing ought to bee done in Israel; doe not thou this folly. 13And I, whither shall I cause my shame to goe? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fooles in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, speake vnto the king, for he will not withhold me from thee. 14Howbeit hee would not hearken vnto her voice, but being stronger then shee, forced her, and lay with her.
Share This Verse:
Other Translations
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
- King James Version
But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And answering him, she said, O my brother, do not put shame on me; it is not right for such a thing to be done in Israel: do not this evil thing.
- Basic English Bible
And she said to him, No, my brother, do not humble me; for no such thing is done in Israel: do not this infamy.
- Darby Bible
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
- Webster's Bible
She answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me! For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Don't you do this folly.
- World English Bible
And she saith to him, `Nay, my brother, do not humble me, for it is not done so in Israel; do not this folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And she answered him: 'Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel; do not thou this wanton deed.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
But she answered him, "No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And answering him, she said, O my brother, do not put shame on me; it is not right for such a thing to be done in Israel: do not this evil thing.
- Basic English Bible
And she said to him, No, my brother, do not humble me; for no such thing is done in Israel: do not this infamy.
- Darby Bible
And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.
- Webster's Bible
She answered him, "No, my brother, do not force me! For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Don't you do this folly.
- World English Bible
And she saith to him, `Nay, my brother, do not humble me, for it is not done so in Israel; do not this folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And she answered him: 'Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel; do not thou this wanton deed.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 13:12
13:12 Brother - Whom nature both teaches to abhor such thoughts and obliges to defend me from such a mischief with thy utmost hazard, if another should attempt it. Force - Thou shouldst abhor it, if I were willing; but to add violence, is abominable. Israel - Among God's people who are taught better things; who also will be infinitely reproached for such a base action.