Then Absalom instructed his young men, "Please keep watching Amnon until he's drunk. Then I'll tell you, "Attack Amnon!' As soon as I do, kill him and don't be afraid! You have your orders, so be strong and brave!"

Then even men who would otherwise be as brave as lions will be scared, because every Israeli knows your father is a mighty man, and they know his men are valiant!

Mercenaries from Arvad and Helech stood guard duty on your walls, while brave men manned your towers. They hung their shields all around your walls just the right touch to perfect your interior decorating!"

For it is rare for anyone to die for a righteous person, though somebody might be brave enough to die for a good person.

Brave men were plundered while they slumbered in their sleep. All the men of the army were immobilized.

Even the bravest of elite troops will run away naked at that time," declares the LORD.

"Listen! Their brave men cry out in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.