The king replied, "Stand here at attention and wait." So he stepped to the side and stood there waiting.

Joab replied, "I will not wait around like this for you!" He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the middle of Absalom while he was still alive in the middle of the oak tree.

See, I am going to wait at the fords [of the Jordan] in the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”

When they told it to David, he sent to meet them; for the men were greatly ashamed. The king said, "Wait at Jericho until your beards have grown, and then return."