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2 Samuel 13:26

AbsalomAmnon

24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

25 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?

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

28 Now Absalom had 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.

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BSB
“If not,” said Absalom, “please let my brother Amnon go with us.” “Why should he go with you?” the king asked.
KJV
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
WEB
Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
ASV
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
DARBY
And Absalom said, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with thee?
BLB
And Absalom said, “If not, please let Amnon my brother go with us.” And the king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
ÅB
Da sa Absalom: Om du ikke vil, så la min bror Amnon følge med oss! Kongen spurte: Hvorfor skal han følge med deg?
OTB
Da sa Absalom: "Hvis ikke, vær så snill, la min bror Amnon gå med oss." Og kongen sa til ham: "Hvorfor skulle han gå med deg?"
B1930
Da sa Absalom: Om du ikke vil, så la min bror Amnon følge med oss! Kongen spurte: Hvorfor skal han følge med dig?

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Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 11:13–15

    And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.

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  • 2 Samuel 3:27

    And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

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  • Psalms 55:21

    The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

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  • 2 Samuel 20:9

    And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

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