2 Samuel 13:21-33 - Absalom Kills Amnon
21 King David heard what happened and he was furious! 22 Absalom hated Amnon so much because he raped his sister Tamar. He would not speak to him anymore.
23 Two years later Absalom had sheep sheared at Baal Hazor, near the town of Ephraim. He invited all the king's sons to be there. 24 He went to King David and said: Your Majesty, I am having my sheep sheared. Will you and your officials take part in the festivities?
25 The king answered: No, my son. It would be too much trouble for you if we all went. Absalom insisted, but the king would not give in. So he asked Absalom to leave.
26 Absalom said: Will you at least let my brother Amnon come? Why should he? The king asked. 27 Absalom insisted until David finally let Amnon and all his other sons go with Absalom. Absalom prepared a banquet fit for a king.
28 Absalom gave an order to his servants: Watch now and when Amnon begins to feel good from drinking too much wine, I will tell you, Attack Amnon. Then kill him. Do not be afraid. I give this order. Be strong and courageous. 29 Absalom's servants did to Amnon as Absalom ordered. Then all the king's sons got up, mounted their mules, and fled.
30 While they were on their way, David heard this rumor: Absalom has killed all the king's sons, and not a single one is left. 31 The king stood up and tore his clothes. Then he lay down on the ground. All his servants stood beside him with their clothes torn to show their grief.
32 Jonadab son of David's brother Shimea, said: Do not think that all the young men are dead. They have not killed all the king's sons. Only Amnon is dead. Absalom decided to do this the day his half brother raped his sister Tamar. 33 You should not burden your heart with the idea that all the king's sons are dead. Your Majesty, only Amnon is dead.