The king said, “Go in peace.” So Absalom went to Hebron.
while I was living in Geshur in Aram. I said, ‘If the Lord takes me back to Jerusalem, I will worship him in Hebron.’ ”
But he sent secret messengers through all the tribes of Israel. They told the people, “When you hear the trumpets, say this: ‘Absalom is the king at Hebron!’ ”
Then Joshua and the Israelites went from Eglon to Hebron and attacked it,
Eli answered, “Go! I wish you well. May the God of Israel give you what you asked of him.”
Then David accepted Abigail’s gifts. He told her, “Go home in peace. I have heard your words, and I will do what you have asked.”
