2 Samuel 13:28-36

28Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “See now, 1when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then put him to death. Do not fear; have not I myself commanded you? Be courageous and be 2valiant.” 29The servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose and each mounted 3his mule and fled.

30Now it was while they were on the way that the report came to David, saying, “Absalom has struck down all the king’s sons, and not one of them is left.” 31Then the king arose, 4tore his clothes and 5lay on the ground; and all his servants were standing by with clothes torn. 326Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David’s brother, 7responded, “Do not let my lord 8suppose they have put to death all the young men, the king’s sons, for Amnon alone is dead; because by the 9intent of Absalom this has been determined since the day that he violated his sister Tamar. 33Now therefore, do not let my lord the king 10take the report to 11heart, namely, ‘all the king’s sons are dead,’ for only Amnon is dead.”

34Now 12Absalom had fled. And 13the young man who was the watchman raised his eyes and looked, and behold, many people were coming from the road behind him by the side of the mountain. 35Jonadab said to the king, “Behold, the king’s sons have come; according to your servant’s word, so it happened.” 36As soon as he had finished speaking, behold, the king’s sons came and lifted their voices and wept; and also the king and all his servants wept 14very bitterly.