2 Samuel 13:27

27 But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all the other princes. Then Absalom made a banquet fit for a king.

2 Samuel 13:27 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 13:27

But Absalom pressed him
Which one would think would have increased his suspicion, if he had any, or have raised it in him; but his mind was blinded, that Amnon's incest might be punished and the threatening to David and his house be fulfilled on account of the affair of Uriah and Bathsheba:

that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him;
if he had any suspicion at all, he might choose they should all go, that they might protect and defend him, if any attempt was made upon him; or, as others think, that no exceptions might be taken, as might be, if Amnon had gone alone.

2 Samuel 13:27 In-Context

25 But the king said to Absalom, "No, my son. We shouldn't all go, or we would be a burden on you." Although Absalom urged him, the king wasn't willing to go, although he gave Absalom a blessing.
26 Then Absalom said, "If you won't come, then let my brother Amnon go with us." "Why should he go with you?" they asked him.
27 But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all the other princes. Then Absalom made a banquet fit for a king.
28 Absalom commanded his servants, "Be on the lookout! When Amnon is happy with wine and I tell you to strike Amnon down, then kill him! Don't be afraid, because I myself am giving you the order. Be brave and strong men."
29 So Absalom's servants did to Amnon just what he had commanded. Then all the princes got up, jumped onto their mules, and fled.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. LXX; MT lacks Then Absalom… king.
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