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2 Samuel 13:22-28

2 Samuel 13:22-28 NCV

Absalom did not say a word, good or bad, to Amnon. But he hated Amnon for disgracing his sister Tamar. Two years later Absalom had some men come to Baal Hazor, near Ephraim, to cut the wool from his sheep. Absalom invited all the king’s sons to come also. Absalom went to the king and said, “I have men coming to cut the wool. Please come with your officers and join me.” King David said to Absalom, “No, my son. We won’t all go, because it would be too much trouble for you.” Although Absalom begged David, he would not go, but he did give his blessing. Absalom said, “If you don’t want to come, then please let my brother Amnon come with us.” King David asked, “Why should he go with you?” Absalom kept begging David until he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with Absalom. Then Absalom instructed his servants, “Watch Amnon. When he is drunk, I will tell you, ‘Kill Amnon.’ Right then, kill him! Don’t be afraid, because I have commanded you! Be strong and brave!”

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