And Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon your brother been with you? but hold now your peace, my sister: he is your brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Brother. His disgrace will fall upon the whole royal family, and the king will not bring him to punishment, like another. (Calmet)
Away. Hebrew and Chaldean, "desolate. "(Menochius)
Septuagint, "like a widow."