2Sa 13:19 | TNotes | STEP | 13:19 Tamar tore her robe to symbolize the violation of her virginity and honor and to mourn the death of her future (13:16 ). • Ashes represented death; sitting amid ashes or putting ashes on one’s head were signs of mourning (Esth 4:1-3 ; Job 42:6 ; Dan 9:3 ; Jon 3:6 ).

cEsth 4:1-3►

dJob 42:6►

eDan 9:3►

fJon 3:6►

‏ 2 Samuel 13:19

13:19 ^a Tamar tore her robe to symbolize the violation of her virginity and honor and to mourn the death of her future (13:16 ^b).

• Ashes represented death; sitting amid ashes or putting ashes on one’s head were signs of mourning (Esth 4:1-3 ^c; Job 42:6 ^d; Dan 9:3 ^e; Jon 3:6 ^f).