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<point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Though David was the biological father of both Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar was conceived before Ma'akhah converted,<fn>See above that they assume that Ma'akhah was a beautiful captive women who conceived Tamar when she had relations with David prior to her conversion.</fn> she was not legally considered David's daughter. As such, she was Amnon's biological, but not halakhic, sister. </point> | <point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Though David was the biological father of both Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar was conceived before Ma'akhah converted,<fn>See above that they assume that Ma'akhah was a beautiful captive women who conceived Tamar when she had relations with David prior to her conversion.</fn> she was not legally considered David's daughter. As such, she was Amnon's biological, but not halakhic, sister. </point> | ||
<point><b>"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי"</b> – Tamar is referred to as Amnon's sister throughout the story, because, despite her legal status, she is nonetheless David's daughter.</point> | <point><b>"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי"</b> – Tamar is referred to as Amnon's sister throughout the story, because, despite her legal status, she is nonetheless David's daughter.</point> | ||
| − | <point><b>Yonadav's intentions</b> – Malbim</point> | + | <point><b>Yonadav's intentions</b> – Malbim claims that Yonadav, knowing that Amnon could legitimately marry Tamar, had never intended that he take her by force.</point> |
<point><b>Tamar's goal</b></point> | <point><b>Tamar's goal</b></point> | ||
<point><b>Amnon's reaction</b></point> | <point><b>Amnon's reaction</b></point> | ||
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<point><b>Relationship to Avshalom</b> – Tamar was born from the same mother as Avshalom (Ma'akhah), but a different father.<fn>Though these sources do not elaborate, they are likely assuming that Tamar was born to Maakhah before David married her, and Tamar was brought to the palace when David wed her mother.</fn></point> | <point><b>Relationship to Avshalom</b> – Tamar was born from the same mother as Avshalom (Ma'akhah), but a different father.<fn>Though these sources do not elaborate, they are likely assuming that Tamar was born to Maakhah before David married her, and Tamar was brought to the palace when David wed her mother.</fn></point> | ||
<point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Tamar and Amnon were not related at all, sharing neither a father nor a mother.</point> | <point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Tamar and Amnon were not related at all, sharing neither a father nor a mother.</point> | ||
| − | <point><b>"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי"</b> – | + | <point><b>"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי"</b> – Even though there were no blood ties between Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar grew up in the palace with all the other children of David, she was treated like, and referred to as a sister.</point> |
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Version as of 10:16, 20 June 2017
Tamar's Plea
Exegetical Approaches
Truth
Tamar was speaking the truth as there was no legal impediment to her marrying Amnon.
No Legal Relationship
Relationship to Avshalom – Avshalom and Tamar shared both a mother (Ma'akhah) and father (David). However, they posit that Ma'akhah was a beautiful captive woman who bore Tamar from relations with David prior to her conversion, giving her a unique status.
Relationship to Amnon – Though David was the biological father of both Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar was conceived before Ma'akhah converted,1 she was not legally considered David's daughter. As such, she was Amnon's biological, but not halakhic, sister.
"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי" – Tamar is referred to as Amnon's sister throughout the story, because, despite her legal status, she is nonetheless David's daughter.
Yonadav's intentions – Malbim claims that Yonadav, knowing that Amnon could legitimately marry Tamar, had never intended that he take her by force.
Tamar's goal
Amnon's reaction
No Blood Relationship
Relationship to Avshalom – Tamar was born from the same mother as Avshalom (Ma'akhah), but a different father.2
Relationship to Amnon – Tamar and Amnon were not related at all, sharing neither a father nor a mother.
"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי" – Even though there were no blood ties between Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar grew up in the palace with all the other children of David, she was treated like, and referred to as a sister.
Ruse
Tamar knew that David would never approve of the marriage, but was grasping at straws hoping that her words would convince Amnon to release her.
Sources:R. Yosef ibn Kaspi #2, Abarbanel
Mistake
Tamar was unaware of the law, and truly believed that David would allow the marriage.
