And the king said to Absalom, No, my son, let us not all go now, lest we be too heavy upon you. And he pressed him. He would not go, however, but blessed him.
2 Samuel 13:26 - Modern King James Version 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? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then 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? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then said Absalom, If not, I pray you, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with you? American Standard Version (1901) Then 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? Common English Bible Then Absalom said, “If you won’t come, then let my brother Amnon go with us.” “Why should he go with you?” they asked him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Absalom said, "If you are not willing to come, I beg you, at least let my brother Amnon come with us." And the king said to him, "It is not necessary that he go with you." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Absalom said: If thou wilt not come, at least let my brother Amnon, I beseech thee, come with us. And the king said to him: It is not necessary that he should go with thee. |
And the king said to Absalom, No, my son, let us not all go now, lest we be too heavy upon you. And he pressed him. He would not go, however, but blessed him.
But Absalom pressed him, so that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
And Joab said to Amasa, Are you well, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.
And Abner returned to Hebron. And Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him privately. And he struck him there in the belly, and he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
The butterings of his mouth were forked, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Therefore so says Jehovah of Hosts, Behold, I will melt them and try them; for what else can I do for the daughter of My people?