27 But Absalom urged him, so he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons.[a]

28 Now Absalom commanded his young men, “Watch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and valiant!” (A) 29 So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king’s sons got up, and each fled on his mule.

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Footnotes

  1. 13:27 LXX adds And Absalom prepared a feast like a royal feast.

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