2 Samuel 13:18She had a garment of various colors on her; for with such robes were the king's daughters who were virgins dressed. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~1000 BC. The palace of King David. A young princess is cast out after being assaulted by her half-brother Amnon...
The emotion here: recording horror with careful legal precision
The original word
passîm (פַּסִּים) — ornate, long-sleeved robe indicating royal virgin status
Why it matters
The colorful robe was a legal symbol - removing it publicly declared she was no longer a virgin
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 13:18
The servant bolting the door wasn't just dismissal - it was legal testimony that rape occurred
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the colorful robe as decoration, but it was actually legal evidence - like a wedding ring today. Losing it meant losing legal protection and marriage prospects forever.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 13:18
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 13:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 13:18 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include innocence lost, royal status, purity. Notable phrases: garment of various colors; king's daughters who were virgins.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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