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What does 2 Samuel 13:18 mean?

Tamar was wearing a special robe, the kind the king’s unmarried daughters wore. The servant put her out and locked the door behind her. 2 Samuel 13:18 - Modern Text Bible

(The robe shows Tamar’s status and innocence. Now, she’s publicly shamed and shut out.)