Translations
Modern
Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!”
Traditional
Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
Literal
And Absalom had commanded his young men, saying, “Watch now, when the heart of Amnon is merry with wine, and I say to you, strike Amnon and kill him. Do not be afraid. Is it not that I have commanded you? Be courageous and be sons of valor.”
Latin
Præceperat autem Absalom pueris suis, dicens: Observate cum temulentus fuerit Amnon vino, et dixero vobis: Percutite eum, et interficite: nolite timere: ego enim sum qui præcipio vobis: roboramini, et estote viri fortes.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Amnon: David's firstborn son, killed by Absalom
Glossary
Absalom Amnon Baal-Hazor Banquet David Ephraim (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Shammah Shimeah Tamar (Person)
Topics
Absalom: Kills Amnon Assassination: Amnon, by Absalom Deception: when he Avenged his Sister Fratricide: Absalom Homicide: Felonious: Absalom Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Avenged in the Death of Amnon at the Hand of Absalom, Tamar's Brother Revenge by Absalom Revenge: Absalom Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful of Absalom Servants: Bad: Absalom's Servants [Absalom's Servants Obeyed a Bad Master; Tamar: Daughter of David Wine: Intoxication From: Amnon