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2 Samuel 13:22-28

22 Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.

23 Absalom Kills Amnon
Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal Hazor near the border of Ephraim, he invited all the king’s sons to come there.

24 Absalom went to the king and said, “Your servant has had shearers come. Will the king and his officials please join me?”

25 “No, my son,” the king replied. “All of us should not go; we would only be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he still refused to go, but gave him his blessing.

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

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

28 Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Have not I given you this order? Be strong and brave.”

Cross References for 2 Samuel 13:22-28

1 John 3:15 - Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:15 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:15

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

Matthew 18:15 - A Brother Who Sins Against You “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, ju... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:15

Proverbs 25:9 - If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man’s confidence, Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:9

Genesis 31:24 - Then God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say ... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:24 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:24

Genesis 24:50 - Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the Lord; we can say nothing to you one way or the ot... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:50 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:50

Genesis 31:29 - I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:29 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:29

Ecclesiastes 7:9 - Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9

Ephesians 4:26 - “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26

Proverbs 18:19 - An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred ... Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:19

Genesis 34:5 - When Jacob heard that his daughter Dinah had been defiled, his sons were in the fields with his... Click to read the verse Genesis 34:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:5

1 John 2:11 - But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness; he does not ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:11

Proverbs 10:18 - He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:18

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

1 John 2:9 - Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:9

Numbers 35:20 - If anyone with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so t... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:20

Proverbs 26:24 - A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:24

Proverbs 27:4-6 - Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:4-6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:4-6

Leviticus 19:17-18 - “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17-18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17-18

2 Chronicles 11:12 - He put shields and spears in all the cities, and made them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin w... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:12