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2 Samuel 13:26

King James Version (KJV)

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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?

2 Samuel 13:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:26

Theological / Devotional

Go with us. David’s sons were now grown, but evidently the father still continued to exercise some measure of control over their activities. Amnon was particularly invited, since he was the eldest son and the heir apparent, who could represent his father at the feast.

Why should he? The question suggests that David may have had some misgivings.

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