2 Samuel 13:27
But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
In other versions
But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
ASV
But Absalom went on requesting him till he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalom made a great feast like a feast for a king.
BBE
But Absalom pressed him; and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
DBY
But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
WEB
and Absalom urgeth on him, and he sendeth with him Amnon, and all the sons of the king.
YLT
But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
ENG
But Absalom pressed him that he should let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
WBT
But Absalom urged him, so the king sent Amnon and the rest of his sons.
BSB
In context
25And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.
26Then 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?
27But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
28Now 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.
29And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Absalom
- Amnon