The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, "Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom." All the people heard when the king commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.
Ukumkani wabawisela umthetho uYowabhi noAbhishayi noItayi, wathi, Mphatheni kakuhle umfana uAbhisalom, ngenxa yam. Beva bonke abantu ukubawisela kokumkani umthetho abathetheli ngenxa ka-Abhisalom.