[Avodah] Why did Tamar not disclose as soon as she realised she was pregnant

[Rabbi Meir G. Rabi]

On Tue, 21 Jan 2025, 19:46 Ilana Elzufon, <ilanasober at gmail.com> wrote:
> Without addressing all the questions here, it's important to remember that
> there was no such thing as a pregnancy test in biblical times...

Indeed, they did not have tests to provide certainty, but nevertheless, in
those circumstances, just having a reasonable suspicion, would be adequate
for Tamar, in the interest of protecting the honour of Yehudah, to advise
him of their event and the likelihood of her being with child.

And thereby provide him with the opportunity of an honourable course of
action, marrying her himself or to Sheilah.