So King David had him brought from the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.

He instructed the messenger as follows: “When you finish giving the battle report to the king,

But when Absalom pressed him, he sent Amnon and all the king’s sons along with him.

Then the king stood up and tore his garments and lay down on the ground. All his servants were standing there with torn garments as well.

The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.

Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.

Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.

The king replied to her, “What do you want?” She answered, “I am a widow; my husband is dead.

Then the king told the woman, “Go to your home. I will give instructions concerning your situation.”

The king said, “Bring to me whoever speaks to you, and he won’t bother you again!”

Then the woman said, “Please permit your servant to speak to my lord the king about another matter.” He replied, “Tell me.”

Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing the king’s face.

Absalom would then say to him, “Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you.”

The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.

(19:2) Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”

You are my brothers – my very own flesh and blood! Why should you delay any further in bringing the king back?’

So the king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will take care of you while you are with me in Jerusalem.”

While you are still there speaking to the king, I will arrive and verify your report.”

Bathsheba bowed down on the floor before the king. The king said, “What do you want?”

But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!