The Tragic Story of Amnon and Tamar | 2 Samuel 13:1-22 | Isaiah Johnson

“Amnon and Tamar’s Tragic Story: The Wounded Daughter of David” Tamar, the beautiful and innocent daughter of King David, was a virgin devoted to purity and obedience. Her half-brother Amnon, consumed by lust, deceived her and violated her despite her pleas to do what was right. After his sin, his so-called love turned to hatred, and he cast her out in shame. Heartbroken, Tamar tore her robe of many colors—the sign of the king’s virgin daughters—and wept bitterly in grief. This painful story in