The king replied to him, “Go in peace.” So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.
Then Absalom sent spies through all the tribes of Israel who said, “When you hear the sound of the horn, you may assume that Absalom rules in Hebron.”
For I made this vow when I was living in Geshur in Aram: ‘If the Lord really does allow me to return to Jerusalem, I will serve the Lord.’”
Joshua and all Israel marched up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it.
Eli replied, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant the request that you have asked of him.”
Then David took from her hand what she had brought to him. He said to her, “Go back to your home in peace. Be assured that I have listened to you and responded favorably.”