But Absalom pressed him, so that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
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?
And Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, And watch when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, Strike Amnon, you shall kill him. Do not fear. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous, and be brave.