25. “No, my son,” the king answered. “It would be too much trouble for you if we all went.” Absalom insisted, but the king would not give in, and he asked Absalom to leave.
26. But Absalom said, “Well, then, will you at least let my brother Amnon come?”“Why should he?” the king asked.
27. But Absalom kept on insisting until David finally let Amnon and all his other sons go with Absalom.Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king
28. and instructed his servants: “Notice when Amnon has had too much to drink, and then when I give the order, kill him. Don't be afraid. I will take the responsibility myself. Be brave and don't hesitate!”
29. So the servants followed Absalom's instructions and killed Amnon. All the rest of David's sons mounted their mules and fled.