Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
When Amnon's heart is merry with wine ... kill him, fear not. On a preconcerted signal from their master, the servants, rushing upon Amnon, assassinated him at the table, while the rest of the brothers, horror-struck, and apprehending a general massacre, fled in frightened haste to Jerusalem.