And David said to Abishai, Now will Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord's servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fortified cities, and escape out of our sight.
Soþeli Dauid seide to Abisai, Now Siba, þe sone of Botri, schal turmente vs more than Absolon dide; þerfor take þe seruauntis of thi lord, and pursue hym, lest in hap he fynde strengthid citees, and ascape vs.