Bible Strands
2 Samuel 13:27
But Absalom urged him, so the king sent Amnon and the rest of his sons.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Absalom urges the king to permit Amnon to attend a feast, prompting the king to send Amnon along with his other sons. This follows the king’s immediate question about why Amnon must go.
The words — The Hebrew verb וַיִּפְרֹץ (va.yi.frotz) means “he urged” or “he pressed,” describing Absalom’s persistent request. The verb וַיִּשְׁלַח (va.yi.shlach) translates as “he sent,” recording the king’s compliance.
The thread — This pattern of manipulative speech masking a violent intent echoes Proverbs 26:24, which notes that a hateful man disguises himself with speech while laying up deceit in his heart. The narrative continues in 2 Samuel 13:28, where Absalom’s hidden orders are revealed.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize how persistent requests can be leveraged to enable future violence. It demands attention to the gap between outward compliance and hidden malicious intent.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 26:24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.