Tamar was the beautiful daughter of King David and full sister of Absalom (2 Samuel 13:1;1 Chronicles 3:9). She was raped by her half-brother Amnon, who then rejected her (2 Samuel 13:1-19). Tamar's tragedy led to Absalom's murder of Amnon and eventual rebellion against David (2 Samuel 13:20-39). Her story illustrates the dysfunctional relationships and violence within David's family.
Tamar
DavidEnglishA woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.13.1.