King David said, “Go in peace.” Absalom went to Hebron.
I made that promise while I was still living in Geshur in Aram. I said, ‘If the Lord brings me back to Jerusalem, I will serve the Lord in a special way.’”
But he also sent spies to all the tribes of Israel. They told the people, “When you hear the trumpet, say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron!’”
Then Joshua and all the Israelites traveled from Eglon to Hebron and attacked it.
Eli answered, “Go in peace. May the God of Israel give you what you asked for.”
Then David accepted Abigail’s gifts. He told her, “Go home in peace. I have listened to your request, and I will do what you asked.”