2 Samuel 13:28-33

28Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.”

29So Absalom’s men did to Amnon what Absalom had ordered. Then all the king’s sons got up, mounted their mules and fled. 30While they were on their way, the report came to David: “Absalom has struck down all the king’s sons; not one of them is left.”

31The king stood up, tore his clothes and lay down on the ground; and all his attendants stood by with their clothes torn. 32But Jonadab son of Shimeah, David’s brother, said, “My lord should not think that they killed all the princes; only Amnon is dead. This has been Absalom’s express intention ever since the day Amnon raped his sister Tamar.

33My lord the king should not be concerned about the report that all the king’s sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”