When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like that of a king. He was in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing at all until daybreak.
Absalom 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" .