Absalom Gives The Order At The Baal-Hazor Feast

23It happened after two full years that Absalom had sheep shearers at Baal-hazor, which is near Ephraim, and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

24Then Absalom came to the king and said, “Look, your servant has shearers. Please let the king and his servants go with your servant.”

25But the king said to Absalom, “No, my son, please let us not all go, lest we be a burden on you.” And he pressed him, but he was not willing to go; so he blessed him.

26Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” But the king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”

27But Absalom pressed him, so he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons with him.

28Then Absalom commanded his young men, saying, “Please watch: when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Do not fear. Have I not myself commanded you? Be strong, and be men of valor.”

29So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each mounted his mule and fled.