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2 Samuel 13:26

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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?

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2 Samuel 13:26 in other translations

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

2 Samuel 13:26 · World English Bible

2 Samuel 13:26 in context

  1. 24And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheep-shearers; let the king, I pray thee, and his servants go with thy servant.
  2. 25And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.
  3. 26Then 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?
  4. 27But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
  5. 28And Absalom 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.