And for a long time Ephraim their father went on weeping for them, and his brothers came to give him comfort.

Then certain men went and gave David word of what had been done to them. And he sent out with the purpose of meeting them; for the men were greatly shamed. And the king said, Keep where you are at Jericho till your hair is long again, and then come back.

And he came to his end after a long life, full of days and great wealth and honour; and Solomon his son became king in his place.