14 But he was not willing to agree to her petition. Instead, prevailing by strength, he forced her, and he lay with her.
15 And Amnon held hatred for her with an exceedingly great hatred, so much so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her before. And Amnon said to her, 'Rise up, and go away.'
16 And she answered him, 'This evil is greater, which you are now doing against me in driving me away, than what you did before.' But he was not willing to listen to her.
17 Instead, calling the servants who were ministering to him, he said, 'Cast this woman out from me, and close the door behind her.'
18 Now she was clothed with an ankle-length robe. For the virgin daughters of the king made use of this kind of garment. And so, his servant cast her out, and he closed the door behind her.
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