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2 Samuel 13:26

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Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”

Context

23After two full years, Absalom) had sheep shearers in Baal Hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
24Absalom came to the king, and said, “See now, your servant has sheep shearers. Please let the king and his servants go with your servant.”
25The king said to Absalom), “No, my son, let’s not all go, lest we be burdensome to you.” He pressed him; however he would not go, but blessed him.
26Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
27But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
28Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “Mark now, when Amnon)’s heart is merry with wine; and when I tell you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I commanded you? Be courageous, and be valiant!”
29The servants of Absalom) did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man got up on his mule, and fled.

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