Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 13:12
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2 Samuel13:12
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.
Whom Nature both teacheth to abhor such thoughts, and obligeth to defend me from such a Mischief with thy utmost hazard, if another should attempt it.
Thou shouldest abhor it, if I were willing; but to add Violence to thy Filthiness, is Abhominable.
Among God's People who are taught better things; who also will be infinitely Reproached for such a base Action.
Marginal references: Heb. humble me.; Lev. 18. 9.; ‡ Heb. it shall not so be done.
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