שמואל ב, פרק י״ג, פסוק י״ד

A tragic moment of decision unfolds as desperate reason clashes with unrestrained desire. Tamar presents logical, deeply reasonable pleas that truly deserve to be heard [אלשיך]. Yet, Amnon simply refuses to listen [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Driven by pure lust rather than any genuine love or intention of marriage, he dismisses her desperate words as nothing more than empty excuses designed to help her escape his grasp [אברבנאל]. His profound arrogance also plays a role; as the king's son and a potential heir to the throne, he likely views Tamar as lacking the necessary status to become his actual wife [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Refusing to surrender to his demands, Tamar fights back with all her strength in a desperate bid to save herself. Ultimately, however, Amnon overpowers her physically and commits the brutal act [אברבנאל, מצודת דוד]. The assault itself unfolds in two distinct, agonizing stages. Initially, Amnon violates her in an unnatural manner in a twisted attempt to preserve her physical virginity. When this fails to satisfy his urges, he escalates the assault, proceeding to violate her in the natural manner [מלבי״ם].