^{28 Ref} Now Absalom had given orders to his servants, saying, Now take note when Amnon's heart is glad with wine; and when I say to you, Make an attack on Amnon, then put him to death without fear: have I not given you orders? be strong and without fear.

^{29 Ref} So Absalom's servants did to Amnon as Absalom had given them orders. Then all the king's sons got up, and every man got on his beast and went in flight.

³⁰ Now while they were on their way, news was given to David that Absalom had put to death all the sons of the king and that not one of them was still living.

^{31 Ref} Then the king got up in great grief, stretching himself out on the earth: and all his servants were by his side, with their clothing parted.