Then Absalom commanded his servants, saying, “See now, when Amnon’s heart is cheerful with wine, and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then put him to death. Do not fear; have I not commanded you myself? Be courageous and be valiant.”

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now Absalom had commanded his servants
Before he and his guests were set down to the entertainment:

saying, mark…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe the aggravations of Absalom's sin: he had Ammon killed when he was least fit to die. He involved his servants in the guilt.

Servants…