Daily Tanach Wednesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 13: Avshalom gets revenge and kills Amnon

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  1. Avshalom gets revenge and kills Amnon:
  • Avshalom invites the king to join the family for the festive ritual of sharing the sheep: Two years later it came time to share the sheep of Avshalom in the area of Chatzor which was located near the lands of Efraim. Avshalom invited all of the sons of the King to join him for the ceremony [of the sharing of the sheep, being that it was accustomed in those days to make a large feast at the time of the sheep sharing[1]]. Avshalom arrived to the king and said to him, “Your servants are now sharing the sheep, may the king and his servants please come with us, your servants.” However, the king said to Avshalom his son, “My dear son, it is not proper for us all to go as this will be very [financially[2]] burdening upon you.” Avshalom continued to press upon his father to come with them, although Dovid did not desire to go and instead blessed him [for his goodwill in inviting the king[3]].
  • Avshalom convinces the king to send Amnon with them: Avshalom said to the king, “at the very least, can my brother Amnon come with us?” And the king responded to him, “Why should he go with you [as he is my first born and stands in the position of representing the king and therefore it is unbefitting for him to go[4]]?” However, Avshalom continued to press upon the king, until he finally agreed, and he sent Amnon as well as all of the sons of the king together with him.
  • The plan devised to kill Amnon: Avshalom instructed his lads saying, “when you see that Amnon is drunk with wine, I will give you the signal to smite Amnon and kill him. Do not fear, as I am the one who has instructed you to do so. Be strong, and be real warriors.”
  • Amnon is killed: The lads of Avshalom did to Amnon as Avshalom had instructed them [and they killed him]. All the sons of the king got up, and each man road on his mule and ran away [in panic, fearing that they too would be killed].

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[1] Rashi and Radak 13:23

[2] Radak 13:25

[3] Metzudos Dovid 13:25

[4] See Metzudos Dovid 13:26

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