2 Samuel 13:17

“Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her.”

"Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her." - 2 Samuel 13:17
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What does 2 Samuel 13:17 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 13:17 states: "Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her." This passage is part of the story of Amnon and Tamar, which is a tragic and disturbing account of sexual abuse and…

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The Heart of Rejection: A Look into 2 Samuel 13:17

In the narrative of 2 Samuel 13, we encounter a deeply troubling and tragic story surrounding the life of Amnon, one of King David’s sons, and Tamar, his half-sister. The verse at hand, 2 Samuel 13:17, reads: "Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put…

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A Prayer for Healing and Restoration Amidst Heartache

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your wisdom and guidance in times of turmoil and pain. Lord, we reflect on the story of Amnon and Tamar, found in 2 Samuel 13:17, which illustrates the deep wounds that can arise from betrayal and disregard for…

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2 Samuel 13:17 - "Then he called his servant that ministered unto him, and said, Put now this woman out from me, and bolt the door after her."
2 Samuel 17:13 - "Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there."
2 Samuel 1. 17-27
2 Samuel 22:17-20
2 Samuel 17:26 - "So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead."
2 Samuel 2:17 - "And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David."
2 Samuel 17:4 - "And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel."
2 Samuel 1:17 - "¶ And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:"
1 Samuel 13:17 - "¶ And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual:"
2 Samuel 13:38 - "So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years."
2 Samuel 17:17 - "Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by En-rogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"
2 Samuel 17:7 - "And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time."
2 Samuel 22:13 - "Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 13:21 - "¶ But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth."
2 Samuel 17:24 - "Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him."
2 Samuel 16:17 - "And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?"
1 Samuel 2:17 - "Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD."
2 Samuel 7:17 - "According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David."
1 Samuel 17:13 - "And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah."
1 Samuel 17:2 - "And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines."
2 Samuel 22:17 - "He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;"
"Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there." - 2 Samuel 17:13
2 Samuel 17:19 - "And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known."
2 Samuel 13:27 - "But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him."
2 Samuel 13:35 - "And Jonadab said unto the king, Behold, the king's sons come: as thy servant said, so it is."
2 Samuel 3:17 - "¶ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:"