And Absalom said, "If you are not willing to come, I beg you, at least let my brother Amnon come with us." And the king said to him, "It is not necessary that he go with you.
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King James Version
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?English Standard Version
Then Absalom said, "If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us." And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?"New International Version
Then Absalom said, "If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us." The king asked him, "Why should he go with you?"