These are the names of those to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

And it happened that when those who bore the ark of Jehovah had gone six steps, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

In all places in which I have walked with all the sons of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the tribes of Israel, those I commanded to feed My people Israel, saying, Why do you not build Me a house of cedars?

And the advice of Ahithophel, which he advised in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel, both with David and with Absalom.

And, behold, Cushi came. And Cushi said, Good news, my lord the king, for Jehovah has avenged you this day of all those who rose up against you.

By loving your enemies and hating those who love you, you have declared today that there are neither commanders nor servants to you. For I know that today if Absalom had lived and all of us had died today, then it would have pleased you very much!

For all my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king. And you set your servant among those eating at your own table. What right then have I to cry to the king any more?

And he brought the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son up from there. And they gathered the bones of those who were hanged.

He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were stronger than I.

As for God, His way is perfect. The Word of Jehovah is tried. He is a shield to all those who seek refuge in Him.

For You have girded me with strength to battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

You have also given me the necks of my enemies; I silenced those who hate me.

and who brings me forth from my enemies. You also lift me up on high above those rising up against me. You deliver me from the violent man.