Tamar
Daughter of David; Victim of Injustice
Name Information
- Meaning: "Palm tree"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Tamar, daughter of David and sister of Absalom, suffered grievous wrong at the hands of Amnon and lived desolate after the assault.
⏰ United Kingdom (David’s reign)
Roles
- Princess
Relationships
- Father: David
- Brother: Absalom
- Half-brother: Amnon
Story
Tamar warned Amnon not to commit folly in Israel, but he assaulted her (2 Samuel 13:12–14).
She tore her robe and mourned; Absalom took her into his house, and she lived desolate (2 Samuel 13:18–20).
Spiritual Significance
- Her suffering exposes the horror of sexual violence and the cost of failed justice in David’s house.
What We Can Learn
- God condemns sexual violence.
- Victims deserve justice, compassion, and protection.
- Leadership must act righteously in the face of evil.
Memory Verses
No, my brother, do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this outrageous thing.
— 2 Samuel 13:12
Key Passages
- 2 Samuel 13:1–22
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