2 Samuel 13:27

But Absalom urged him, so the king sent Amnon and the rest of his sons.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

In Context

26“If not,” said Absalom, “please let my brother Amnon go with us.” “Why should he go with you?” the king asked.

28Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!”

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:24A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 13:22-30

The Plot Against Amnon. ( b. c. 1032.) 21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth. 22 And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar. 23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons. 24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and… Read the whole commentary →

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