2 Samuel 13:27

But Absalom kept on asking, so the king sent Amnon and his other sons.

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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“Well then, at least let my brother Amnon join us,” Absalom responded. “Why do you want him to go?” the king asked.

28Absalom gave orders to his men, saying, “Pay attention! When Amnon is feeling happy from drinking wine and I tell you, ‘Attack Amnon!’ then kill him. Don't be afraid. I myself am giving you this order. Be strong and be brave.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:24People say nice things to you even though they hate you; deep down they're just lying to you.

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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