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Amnon אַמְנוֹן

Male Tribe of Judah H0550G 2 books

David's firstborn son, killed by Absalom

Biography

Amnon was the firstborn son of King David, born to him in Hebron. His mother was Ahinoam of Jezreel. Amnon is primarily known for his infamous act of raping his half-sister Tamar, who was the sister of Absalom. After the incident, Amnon's love for Tamar turned to hatred, and he sent her away in shame.

Absalom, enraged by Amnon's actions, waited two years before exacting revenge. He invited Amnon to a sheep-shearing feast and had his servants kill Amnon when he was drunk. This led to a rift between Absalom and his father, David, and ultimately to Absalom's rebellion against the king. The story of Amnon highlights the tragic consequences of sexual violence and the far-reaching effects it can have on families and relationships.

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In Scripture

2 biblical books
2 Samuel 5 verses
  • 2 Samuel 3:2

    "Sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"

  • 2 Samuel 13:1

    "After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her."

  • 2 Samuel 13:2

    "Amnon was so troubled that he became sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her."

  • 2 Samuel 13:3

    "But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was a very subtle man."

  • 2 Samuel 13:4

    "He said to him, “Why, son of the king, are you so sad from day to day? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”"

1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:1

    "Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron: the firstborn, Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew אַמְנוֹן H0550G