2 Samuel 13:27 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But Absalom pressed him until he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him. Absalom made a feast like a king’s feast.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But Absalom urged him, and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

Common English Bible

But Absalom urged him until he sent Amnon and all the other princes. Then Absalom made a banquet fit for a king.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Absalom pressed him, and so he sent with him Amnon and all the sons of the king. And Absalom made a feast, like the feast of a king.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But Absalom pressed him, so that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalom made a feast as it were the feast of a king.

2 Samuel 13:27 Cross References

2 Samuel 13:26

Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” The king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom commanded his servants, “Watch when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Do not be afraid; have I not myself commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.”