2 Samuel 13:29-31

Easy-to-Read Version

²⁹ So Absalom’s young soldiers did what he said. They killed Amnon. But all of David’s other sons escaped. Each son got on his mule and escaped.

David Hears About Amnon’s Death

³⁰ The king’s sons were still on their way into town. But King David got a message about what happened. But the message was, “Absalom has killed all the king’s sons! Not one of the sons was left alive.”

³¹ King David tore his clothes and lay on the ground.^[a] All of David’s officers standing near him also tore their clothes.