13:6 make a couple of cakes. Both the words used for the “cakes” and their preparation (“make”) are cognates of the Hebrew word for “heart” and may have an amorous connotation. A more common word for food is used by Jonadab in v. 5 and by David in v. 7. Unfortunately, David seems to have missed the innuendo in Amnon’s overture.

in my sight. This emphasis (also in vv. 5, 8) is suggestive of a lustful aspect in Amnon’s request.