¹⁸ And the king of Egypt sent for the women, and said to them, Why have you done this, and let the male children go on living?

²⁸ 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.

⁴ The word of a king has authority; and who may say to him, What is this you are doing?