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2 Samuel 13:28

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

2 Samuel 13:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:28

Theological / Devotional

Smite Amnon. At this time David’s second son, Chileab (2 Samuel 3:3), was possibly already dead, for we hear nothing of him in the record. If so, the death of Amnon would thus make Absalom the next in line for the throne (see 2 Samuel 3:2, 3). Perhaps Absalom’s servants thought that his orders for the death of Amnon were aimed at securing his own succession to the throne.

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