27 But Absalom was instant upon him, and he sent Amnon with him, and all the king’s children.

28 ¶ Now had Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, kill him, fear not, for have not [a]I commanded you? be bold therefore, and play the men.

29 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon, as Absalom had commanded: and all the king’s sons arose, and every man got him up upon his mule, and fled.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 13:28 Such is the pride of the wicked masters, that in all their wicked commandments they think to be obeyed.

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