^{26 Ref} Then said Absalom, If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us. The king said to him, Why should he go with you?

^{27 Ref} But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

^{28 Ref} Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark you now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine; and when I tell you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; don't be afraid; haven't I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

^{29 Ref} The servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man got him up on his mule, and fled.