2 Samuel 13:28

Overview - 2 Samuel 13
Amnon loving Tamar, by Jonadab's counsel feigning himself sick, ravishes her.
15 He hates her, and shamefully turns her away.
19 Absalom entertains her, and conceals his purpose.
23 At a sheep-shearing among all the king's sons, he kills Amnon.
31 David grieving at the news, is comforted by Jonadab.
37 Absalom flies to Talmai at Geshur.
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2 Samuel 13:28  (King James Version)
Now Absalom had 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.
 


commanded
11:15 Exodus 1:16 Exodus 1:17 ; 1 Samuel 22:17 1 Samuel 22:18 ; Acts 5:29

heart is merry
11:13 Genesis 9:21 ; 19:32-35 Judges 19:6 Judges 19:9 Judges 19:22 ; Ruth 3:7 ; 1 Samuel 25:36-38
1 Kings 20:16 ; Esther 1:10 ; Psalms 104:15 ; Ecclesiastes 9:7 ; 10:19 Daniel 5:2-6 Daniel 5:30 ; Nahum 1:10
Luke 21:34

fear not
Numbers 22:16 Numbers 22:17 ; 1 Samuel 28:10 1 Samuel 28:13

have not I
or, Will you not, since I have, etc.
Joshua 1:9

valiant
Hebrew sons of valour.