John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 13:12
2Sa 13:12 And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. Ver. 12. Do not force me. ] Heb., Do not humble me; sc., by bereaving me of my virginity, which is my chief honour. Custus, quasi καστος , ornatus: αγνος αβ αγος , veneratio. For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. ] As being a holy people, professionally at least. What will the heathen say to this? will not the banks of blasphemy be broken down in... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 13:11
2Sa 13:11 And when she had brought [them] unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister. Ver. 11. Come lie with me, my sister. ] Os ferreum! how could he have the face to say thus to a sister? But of some men Seneca saith truly, Nolunt solita peccare, et paudet non esse impudentes, they have put off all manhood, and are become dogs, worse than dogs; such were King Agrippa and Bernice, Act 25:13 son and daughter to that Herod mentioned in Acts 12:1 , and... read more