26 Then said Absalom, But, I pray thee, shall not my brother [a]Amnon go with us? And the king answered him, Why should he go with thee?

27 But Absalom was instant upon him, and he sent Amnon with him, and all the king’s children.

28 ¶ Now had Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, kill him, fear not, for have not [b]I commanded you? be bold therefore, and play the men.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 13:26 Pretending to the king that Amnon was most dear unto him.
  2. 2 Samuel 13:28 Such is the pride of the wicked masters, that in all their wicked commandments they think to be obeyed.

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