And Absalom rose early, and stood beside the way of the gate; and it was so, that when any man who had a controversy had to come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.

And the king said to him, Go in peace. And he rose up and went to Hebron.

And behold, the Cushite came; and the Cushite said, Let my lord the king receive good tidings, for Jehovah has avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.

And I have consumed them and have crushed them, and they rose not again; Yea, they fell under my feet.

And thou girdedst me with strength to battle: Thou didst subdue under me those that rose up against me.

He brought me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou hast lifted me up above them that rose up against me; From the man of violence hast thou delivered me.