And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
And þe king comaundide to Joab, and to Abisai, and Ethai, and seyde, Kepe ye to me þe child Absolon. And al þe puple herde þe kyng comaundinge to alle þe princes for Absolon.