¹² She replied, “No, my brother! Do not violate me, for such a thing is not done in Israel; do not do this disgraceful thing!^{(A) 13} As for me, how could I get rid of my shame and disgrace? And you, you will be considered one of the fools in Israel. So now, just speak to the king [about taking me as your wife], for he will not withhold me from you.” ¹⁴ But he would not listen to her; and since he was stronger than she, he violated her and lay with her.