Where could I ever get rid of my shame? And you — you would become like one of the outrageous fools in Israel. Please, speak to the king; he will not refuse to let me marry you.”
In context
11but as she served them to him, he grabbed her and said, “Come, sleep with me, my sister.” 12She said to him, “No, my brother! Don’t force me — such a thing should not be done in Israel. Don’t do this outrageous thing. 13Where could I ever get rid of my shame? And you — you would become like one of the outrageous fools in Israel. Please, speak to the king; he will not refuse to let me marry you.” 14But he would not listen to her, and since he was stronger than she was, he forced her and slept with her. 15Then Amnon hated her with an intense hatred, greater than the love he had felt for her. Amnon said to her, “Get up and get out!”
