Together in Guilt: David, Jonadab, and the Rape of Tamar

Jonadab, friend and very wise (חכם מאד‎) confidant of Amnon, is often blamed for arranging Amnon’s rape of Tamar. David, Amnon’s doting father, likewise bears responsibility for neither preventing nor punishing Amnon. While David’s guilt is more obvious, the justifications offered in narrative readi...

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Main Author: Peters, Kurtis (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2021
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2021, Volume: 45, Issue: 3, Pages: 309-319
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Historical books / Bible. Samuel 2. 13 / Exegesis / Jonadab, Biblical person / Amnon / Tamar Daughter of David / David, Israel, König / Kidnapping of women
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Rape
B Wisdom
B Amnon
B David
B Tamar
B Narrative repetition
B Jonadab
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