And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.

And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.

And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.

Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.

Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!