2 Samuel 13:27
What does 2 Samuel 13:27 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 13:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Absalom went on requesting him till he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalom made a great feast like a feast for a king.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Absalom urgeth on him, and he sendeth with him Amnon, and all the sons of the king.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Absalom pressed him, so that he let Ammon and all the king's sons go with him. And Absalom made a feast as it were the feast of a king.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Absalom pressed him; and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.
Context
v.26Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
v.27This passage
v.28And Absalom 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.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
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