2 Samuel 13:22-29

22Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.

23Two years later, Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

24Then he went to the king and said, “Your servant has just hired sheepshearers. Will the king and his servants please come with your servant?”

25The king replied to Absalom, “No, my son, we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he wasn’t willing to go, though he did bless him.

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

27But Absalom urged him, so he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons.

28Now Absalom commanded his young men, “Watch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and valiant!”

29So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king’s sons got up, and each fled on his mule.