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27 But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all the other princes. Then Absalom made a banquet fit for a king.[a]

28 Absalom commanded his servants, “Be on the lookout! When Amnon is happy with wine and I tell you to strike Amnon down, then kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I myself am giving you the order. Be brave and strong men.” 29 So Absalom’s servants did to Amnon just what he had commanded. Then all the princes got up, jumped onto their mules, and fled.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 13:27 LXX; MT lacks Then Absalom… king.

27 But Absalom urged him, so he sent with him Amnon and the rest of the king’s sons.

28 Absalom(A) ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high(B) spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.(C) 29 So Absalom’s men did to Amnon what Absalom had ordered. Then all the king’s sons got up, mounted their mules and fled.

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