The Bible Story - Volume IV - Basil Wolverton - 1985

Basil Wolverton

AMNON one of David's sons, had cruelly forced Tamar, his half-sister. After Tamar had escaped from him, she hurried in anguish to the home of Absalom, her brother, who opened the door for her. (II Samuel 13:7-19.) A Plot for Revenge; Sobbing, Tamar jerked off her coat, a colorful and expensive garment such as was worn by a virgin in the royal family, and vigorously ripped it. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library