Sinai2 Samuel 13:28
World English Bible
Absalom 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!”
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2 Samuel 13:28 in other translations
And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
2 Samuel 13:28 in context
- 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.
- 30While they were on the way, the news came to David, saying, “Absalom has slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left!”