2Sa 13:28-29, Pro 29:12 | ESV | STEP | Then Absalom commanded his servants , Mark when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine , and when I say to you, Strike Amnon , then kill him. Do not fear ; have I not commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant .

2 Samuel 13:28-29

28 Then Absalom commanded his servants, “Mark when Amnon’s ^aheart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon,’ then kill him. Do not fear; have I not commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant.” 29 So the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and each mounted his mule and fled.

Proverbs 29:12

12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
all his officials will be wicked.