2 Samuel 13:25-29
2 Samuel 13:25
But the king said to Absalom, “No, my son, we should not all go, so that we will not be a burden to you.” Though he urged him, he would not go; but he blessed him.
2 Samuel 13:26
Then Absalom said, “If not, please have my brother Amnon go with us.” But the king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
2 Samuel 13:27
Nevertheless Absalom urged him, so he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
2 Samuel 13:28
Then Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “See now, when Amnon’s heart is cheerful with wine, and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then put him to death. Do not fear; have I not commanded you myself? Be courageous and be valiant.”
2 Samuel 13:29
And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons got up and each mounted his mule and fled.