2 Samuel 13:27-29

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²⁷ Absalom kept ·begging [urging; pressing] David until he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with Absalom.

²⁸ Then Absalom instructed his ·servants [^Lmen], “Watch Amnon. When ·he is drunk [he’s in high spirits; ^Lhis heart is merry with wine], I will tell you, ‘·Kill [^LStrike] Amnon.’ Right then, kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I have ·commanded [ordered] you! Be ·strong [courageous] and ·brave [valiant]!” ²⁹ So Absalom’s ·young men [servants] killed Amnon as Absalom ·commanded [ordered], ·but [then] all of David’s other sons got on their mules and ·escaped [fled].