and I will bringbackallthe peopleto you. The returnof everyonedepends on the manyou seek;[then] allthe peoplewill be at peace."
So the planpleasedAbsalomand allthe eldersof Israel.
Abnersaidto David,"Let me ariseand goand gatherallIsraelto my lordthe king,that they may makea covenantwith you, and that you may be kingover allthat your souldesires."So DavidsentAbneraway,and he wentin peace.
"Thereis nopeacefor the wicked,"saysthe LORD.
"Thereis nopeace,"saysmy God,"for the wicked."
"They have healedthe brokennessof My peoplesuperficially,Saying,'Peace,peace,'But thereis nopeace.
Whilethey are saying,"Peaceand safety!"thendestructionwill comeupon them suddenlylikelabor painsupon a woman with child,and they will not escape.
