2 Samuel 13:28-31

Context

13:28 Absalom instructed his servants, “Look! When Amnon is drunk¹ and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ kill him then and there. Don’t fear! Is it not I who have given you these instructions? Be strong and courageous!”² 13:29 So Absalom’s servants did to Amnon exactly what Absalom had instructed. Then all the king’s sons got up; each one rode away on his mule and fled.

13:30 While they were still on their way, the following report reached David: “Absalom has killed all the king’s sons; not one of them is left!” 13:31 Then the king stood up and tore his garments and lay down on the ground. All his servants were standing there with torn garments as well.

[13:28] ¹tn Heb “when good is the heart of Amnon with wine.”

[13:28] ²tn Heb “and become sons of valor.”