2 Samuel 13:26

English Standard Version 2016

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

Cross References

Psalm 55:21

His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

2 Samuel 3:27

And when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him privately, and there he struck him in the stomach, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

2 Samuel 13:25

But the king said to Absalom, “No, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome to you.” He pressed him, but he would not go but gave him his blessing.

2 Samuel 13:27

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

Proverbs 26:24

Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;

Jeremiah 9:7

Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do, because of my people?