27. But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all of the king’s sons along with him.
28. Now, Absalom had commanded his servant, “Look for Amnon to become carefree on account of the wine. Then I will say to you, ‘Strike Amnon, and kill him.’ Do not be afraid, for am not I myself commanding you? Be strong and brave.”
29. So, the servants of Absalom did to Amnon that which Absalom had commanded. Then the sons of the king arose, each mounting his mule, and fled.
30. While they were on the way, the report reached David: “Absalom struck down all of the sons of the king, and there is not one of them remaining.”
31. Then the king arose, tore his garments, and lay on the ground, while all of his servants who were standing nearby tore their garments.
32. But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, said, “My lord should not think that they have killed all of the servants who are the king’s sons. Amnon alone is dead, for this has been determined from the day he raped Tamar, his sister, by the very declaration of Absalom.