2 Samuel 13:12

And she answered him, no, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not you this folly.

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

10 And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of your hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

11 And when she had brought unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.

12 And she answered him, no, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not you this folly.

13 And I, where shall I cause my shame to go? and as for you, you shall be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray you, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from you.

14 Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

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