And while they were yet in the way, a rumour came to David, saying: Absalom hath slain all the king's sons; and there is not one of them left.
And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded them. And all the king's sons arose and got up every man upon his mule, and fled.
Then the king rose up, and rent his garments: and fell upon the ground. And all his servants, that stood about him, rent their garments.
And when he saw her, he rent his garments, and said: Alas! my daughter, thou hast deceived me, and thou thyself art deceived: for I have opened my mouth to the Lord, and I can do no other thing.