Verse 28

2 Samuel 13:28

GOD'S WORD Translation

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28 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!”

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יְצַו֩ אַבְשָׁל֨וֹם אֶת נְעָרָ֜י/ו לֵ/אמֹ֗ר רְא֣וּ נָ֠א כְּ/ט֨וֹב לֵב אַמְנ֤וֹן בַּ/יַּ֨יִן֙ וְ/אָמַרְתִּ֣י אֲלֵי/כֶ֔ם הַכּ֧וּ אֶת אַמְנ֛וֹן וַ/הֲמִתֶּ֥ם אֹת֖/וֹ אַל תִּירָ֑אוּ הֲ/ל֗וֹא כִּ֤י אָֽנֹכִי֙ צִוִּ֣יתִי אֶתְ/כֶ֔ם חִזְק֖וּ וִ/הְי֥וּ לִ/בְנֵי חָֽיִל

English Translation

And Absalom commanded his young men, saying, "See now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and I say to you, 'Strike Amnon,' then kill him; do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and be valiant."

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Chapter 13 Context

1 After this, Absalom the son of David had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son... Focus ↗

2 Amnon was so troubled that he became sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it... Focus ↗

3 But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother; and Jonadab was... Focus ↗

4 He said to him, “Why, son of the king, are you so sad from day to day? Won’t you tell me?” Amnon sai... Focus ↗

5 Jonadab said to him, “Lay down on your bed, and pretend to be sick. When your father comes to see yo... Focus ↗

6 So Amnon lay down and faked being sick. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Plea... Focus ↗

7 Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, “Go now to your brother Amnon’s house, and prepare food for h... Focus ↗

8 So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. She took dough, and kneaded it, m... Focus ↗

9 She took the pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. Amnon said, “Have all men l... Focus ↗

10 Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food into the room, that I may eat from your hand.” Tamar took the c... Focus ↗

11 When she had brought them near to him to eat, he took hold of her, and said to her, “Come, lie with... Focus ↗

12 She answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me! For no such thing ought to be done in Israel. Do... Focus ↗

13 As for me, where would I carry my shame? And as for you, you will be as one of the fools in Israel.... Focus ↗

14 However he would not listen to her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with h... Focus ↗

15 Then Amnon hated her with exceedingly great hatred; for the hatred with which he hated her was great... Focus ↗

16 She said to him, “Not so, because this great wrong in sending me away is worse than the other that y... Focus ↗

17 Then he called his servant who ministered to him, and said, “Now put this woman out from me, and bol... Focus ↗

18 She had a garment of various colors on her; for the king’s daughters who were virgins dressed in suc... Focus ↗

19 Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her garment of various colors that was on her; and she laid he... Focus ↗

20 Absalom her brother said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? But now hold your peace, my... Focus ↗

21 But when king David heard of all these things, he was very angry. Focus ↗

22 Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sist... Focus ↗

23 After two full years, Absalom had sheep shearers in Baal Hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom... Focus ↗

24 Absalom came to the king, and said, “See now, your servant has sheep shearers. Please let the king a... Focus ↗

25 The king said to Absalom, “No, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome to you.” He pressed... Focus ↗

26 Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why shou... Focus ↗

27 But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him. Focus ↗

28 Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “Mark now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I...

29 The servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and e... Focus ↗

30 While they were on the way, the news came to David, saying, “Absalom has slain all the king’s sons,... Focus ↗

31 Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with... Focus ↗

32 Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, answered, “Don’t let my lord suppose that they have ki... Focus ↗

33 Now therefore don’t let my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s s... Focus ↗

34 But Absalom fled. The young man who kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold, many... Focus ↗

35 Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons are coming! It is as your servant said.” Focus ↗

36 As soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voice, and we... Focus ↗

37 But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai the son of Ammihur, king of Geshur. David mourned for his son e... Focus ↗

38 So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. Focus ↗

39 King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead. Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 13 (39 verses)
Version: GOD'S WORD Translation

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