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27 But Absalom kept pressuring him, so David sent Amnon and all the sons of the king with him.[a]

28 Absalom commanded his servants, “Pay attention to me, and when Amnon is feeling good because of the wine, I will say to you, ‘Strike Amnon.’ Then you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. I am the one who has given you the order. Be strong. Be brave.”

29 Absalom’s servants did to Amnon exactly what Absalom had commanded. Then all the sons of the king got up. Each of them got on his mule and fled.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 13:27 The Greek text adds the words: and Absalom prepared a feast like a royal feast.