Who was Amnon in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Amnon?

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.

Where does Amnon appear in the Bible?

Amnon is referenced in 20 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 3:1
• 2 Samuel 3:2
• 2 Samuel 13:1
• 2 Samuel 13:2
• 2 Samuel 13:3
• 2 Samuel 13:4
• 2 Samuel 13:6
• 2 Samuel 13:7
• 2 Samuel 13:8
• 2 Samuel 13:9
• 2 Samuel 13:10
• 2 Samuel 13:15
• 2 Samuel 13:20
• 2 Samuel 13:22
• 2 Samuel 13:26
• 2 Samuel 13:27
• 2 Samuel 13:28
• 2 Samuel 13:29
• 2 Samuel 13:33
• 2 Samuel 13:39

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Amnon.