2 Samuel 13:23-25

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Absalom’s Revenge

²³ Two years later Absalom had some men come to Baal Hazor, near Ephraim, to cut the wool from his sheep. Absalom invited all the king’s sons to come also [^Cfor a feast]. ²⁴ Absalom went to the king and said, “I have men coming to cut the wool. Please come with your ·officers [attendants; ^Lservants] and join ·me [^Lyour servant].”

²⁵ King David said to Absalom, “No, my son. We won’t all go, because it would be too much ·trouble [of a burden] for you.” Although Absalom ·begged [urged; pressed] David, he would not go, but he did give his blessing.