Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was swift in his feet as a wild gazelle in the field.

And their sisters [were] Zeruiah and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah [were] Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, three.

And King David ceased to go out after Absalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, regarding his death.

And the king was troubled, and went to the chamber over the gate, and wept. And thus he said as he went, My son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! I [pray] God I had died for you, [even] I [had died] for you, Absalom, my son, my son!

And the victory was turned that day into mourning to all the people, for the people heard it said that day, The king grieves after his son.

And the king hid his face. And the king cried with a loud voice, My son Absalom! Absalom my son!

Many wait on the favor of rulers, but justice comes to a man from the Lord.