Background
Although he was the heir-apparent to David"s throne, Amnon is best remembered for the rape of his half-sister Tamar, daughter of David with Maachah.
Although he was the heir-apparent to David"s throne, Amnon is best remembered for the rape of his half-sister Tamar, daughter of David with Maachah.
1 Chronicles 3:1, 2 Samuel 3:2) While in his quarters, and ignoring her protests, he raped her, then had her expelled from his house. Two years later, to avenge Tamar, Absalom invited all of David"s sons to a feast, then had his servants kill Amnon after he had become drunk with wine. (2 Samuel 13).