Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab and Abishai and Asahel. And Asahel [was as] fleet of foot as a wild gazelle.

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

And King David longed to go to Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.

Then the king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went, he said thus: "O my son Absalom -- my son, my son Absalom -- if only I had died in your place! O Absalom my son, my son!"

So the victory that day was [turned] into mourning for all the people. For the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son."

But the king covered his face, and the king cried out with a loud voice, "O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!"

Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man [comes] from the LORD.