Tamar(2)
Tamar in the Bible — Absalom's sister, daughter of David (2SA 13:1). Tamar belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “palm; palm-tree”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The daughter of King David and sister of Absalom, Tamar was raped by her half-brother Amnon. After the assault, Amnon rejected her cruelly, compounding her trauma. Her brother Absalom sheltered her and later avenged her by killing Amnon, which set in motion events leading to Absalom's rebellion.
Significance
Tamar's tragic story exposes the devastating impact of sexual violence and the failure of family and authority to provide justice, foreshadowing the dysfunction that would plague David's house.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- תָּמָר
- Transliteration
- tamar
- Meaning
- date palm
- Greek
- Θημαρ
- Reference
- 2SA 13:1
- Strong's
- H8558
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tamar in the Bible?
Tamar is described in the Bible as Absalom's sister, daughter of David (2SA 13:1). Tamar belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Tamar mean?
The name Tamar means “palm; palm-tree” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.