2 Samuel 13:24-26

Good News Translation

²⁴ He went to King David and said, “Your Majesty, I am having my sheep sheared. Will you and your officials come and take part in the festivities?”

²⁵ “No, my son,” the king answered. “It would be too much trouble for you if we all went.” Absalom insisted, but the king would not give in, and he asked Absalom to leave.

²⁶ But Absalom said, “Well, then, will you at least let my brother Amnon come?”

“Why should he?” the king asked.