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<point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Though David fathered both Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar was conceived before Ma'akhah converted, she was Amnon's biological, but not halakhic, half-sister and not prohibited to him.<fn>Malbim suggests that the text emphasizes that Amnon was "בֶּן דָּוִד" (a fact that is already known to the reader) to highlight that he had such status while Tamar did not.  Cf. Abarbanel who adds that Avshalom, too, is introduced as "the son of David", making Tamar the only character in the opening verse who is not so labelled.  However, it is also possible that the verse highlights the brothers' positions as sons of David since this whole incident becomes significant in determining who will be heir to the throne.</fn></point> | <point><b>Relationship to Amnon</b> – Though David fathered both Amnon and Tamar, since Tamar was conceived before Ma'akhah converted, she was Amnon's biological, but not halakhic, half-sister and not prohibited to him.<fn>Malbim suggests that the text emphasizes that Amnon was "בֶּן דָּוִד" (a fact that is already known to the reader) to highlight that he had such status while Tamar did not.  Cf. Abarbanel who adds that Avshalom, too, is introduced as "the son of David", making Tamar the only character in the opening verse who is not so labelled.  However, it is also possible that the verse highlights the brothers' positions as sons of David since this whole incident becomes significant in determining who will be heir to the throne.</fn></point> | ||
<point><b>"תָּמָר אֲחֹתִי"</b> – Tamar is referred to as Amnon's sister throughout the story, because, despite her legal status, she was 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 was nonetheless David's daughter.</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.  He suggested that Amnon fake illness and talk to his father as a way of alerting David to Amnon's desire for Tamar, assuming that David would then suggest that they marry. | + | <point><b>Yonadav's intentions</b> – Malbim<fn>The other sources all claim that Yonadav was "חכם להרע" and was not looking to help Amnon do what was right.</fn> claims that Yonadav, knowing that Amnon could legitimately marry Tamar, had never intended that he take her by force.  He suggested that Amnon fake illness and talk to his father as a way of alerting David to Amnon's desire for Tamar, assuming that David would then suggest that they marry.<fn>It would seem, however, that a simpler plan would have been to have Amnon simply ask forthrightly to wed Tamar.  In fact, Abarbanel dismisses this whole approach on the assumption that if Amnon and Tamar had really been permitted to each other, Amnon on his own would have thought to ask for Tamar in marriage.</fn>  Moreover, it would provide an opportunity for Amnon to let Tamar herself know of his intentions.</point> |
<point><b>Tamar's goal</b> – Tamar's goal in all her pleas was that Amnon not treat her as a prostitute but rather legitimately wed her.  Ralbag points out that Tamar never uses the argument that the act would be transgressing the prohibition of גילוי עריות, only "that this is not done in Israel".</point> | <point><b>Tamar's goal</b> – Tamar's goal in all her pleas was that Amnon not treat her as a prostitute but rather legitimately wed her.  Ralbag points out that Tamar never uses the argument that the act would be transgressing the prohibition of גילוי עריות, only "that this is not done in Israel".</point> | ||
<point><b>Why didn't Amnon agree?</b> Since Amnon was overcome by physical desire, he had no interest and no self control to wait to approach David.</point> | <point><b>Why didn't Amnon agree?</b> Since Amnon was overcome by physical desire, he had no interest and no self control to wait to approach David.</point> | ||
| − | <point><b>Amnon's hatred</b> – Malbim suggests that Amnon had never loved Tamar, just lusted after her. | + | <point><b>Amnon's hatred</b> – Malbim suggests that Amnon had never loved Tamar, just lusted after her. Thus as soon as his desire was satiated, he recognized that he had done an abominable act but instead of hating himself or the act itself, he projected that hatred onto Tamar.</point> |
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<opinion>No Blood Relationship | <opinion>No Blood Relationship | ||
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<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 and referred to as a sister.</point> | <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 and referred to as a sister.</point> | ||
<point><b>"וַיִּפָּלֵא בְּעֵינֵי אַמְנוֹן לַעֲשׂוֹת לָהּ מְאוּמָה"</b> – Abarbanel questions that if Tamar was permitted to Amnon why could he not think on his own to ask to wed her?  Why was he at a loss as to how to touch her? The Rid suggests that Amnon was never interested in marriage, only in sleeping with Tamar.  He could not figure out what to do, since as a virgin, she was very modest and rarely went out alone.</point> | <point><b>"וַיִּפָּלֵא בְּעֵינֵי אַמְנוֹן לַעֲשׂוֹת לָהּ מְאוּמָה"</b> – Abarbanel questions that if Tamar was permitted to Amnon why could he not think on his own to ask to wed her?  Why was he at a loss as to how to touch her? The Rid suggests that Amnon was never interested in marriage, only in sleeping with Tamar.  He could not figure out what to do, since as a virgin, she was very modest and rarely went out alone.</point> | ||
| + | <point><b>Yonadav's intentions</b> – Itai Elitzur<fn>See his brief piece, "<a href="http://www.hatanakh.com/content/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%9E%D7%96-%D7%A9%D7%9C-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%91">הרמז של יונדב</a>".</fn> suggests that Yonadav was actually trying to prevent a potential rape.  Recognizing that Amnon was not interested in marriage, he suggested that Amnon speak to his father, assuming that David would recognize the situation and intervene, by either having the two wed, or preventing the situation altogether. Elitzur suggests that Yonadav told Amnon to ask David, "תָּבֹא נָא תָמָר אֲחוֹתִי וְתַבְרֵנִי <b>לֶחֶם</b>", a euphemism for relations. Amnon, not knowing Yonadav's intentions, instead asked that Tamar prepare "לְבִבוֹת". As such, David missed the hint.</point> | ||
| + | <point><b>"וְתַבְרֵנִי לֶחֶם"<br data-mce-bogus="1"></b> –  </point> | ||
</opinion> | </opinion> | ||
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