21 Now when King David heard of all these matters , he was very angry . 22 But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad ; for Absalom hated Amnon because e e he had violated his sister Tamar . 23 Now it came about after two full years that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-hazor , which is near Ephraim , and Absalom invited all the king's sons . 24 Absalom came to the king and said , "Behold now , your servant has sheepshearers ; please let the king and his servants go with your servant ." 25 But the king said to Absalom , "No , my son , we should not all go , for we will be burdensome to you." Although he urged him, he would not go , but blessed him. 26 Then Absalom said , "If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us." And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?" 27 But when Absalom urged him, he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. 28 Absalom commanded his servants , saying , "See now , when 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 valiant e ." 29 The servants of Absalom did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded . Then all the king's sons arose and each mounted his mule and fled .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:21-29
Commentary on 2 Samuel 13:21-29
(Read 2 Samuel 13:21-29)
Observe the aggravations of Absalom's sin: he would have Ammon slain, when least fit to go out of the world. He engaged his servants in the guilt. Those servants are ill-taught who obey wicked masters, against God's commands. Indulged children always prove crosses to godly parents, whose foolish love leads them to neglect their duty to God.