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2 Samuel 13:23

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After two full years, Absalom had sheep shearers in Baal Hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

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20Absalom) her brother said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? But now hold your peace, my sister. He is your brother. Don’t take this thing to heart.” So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house.
21But when king David heard of all these things, he was very angry.
22Absalom) spoke to Amnon) neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
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?”

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