But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.
Forsoþe Absolon sente aspieris in to al þe lynage of Israel, and seide, Anoon as ye heren þe sown of clarioun, seye ye, Absolon schal regne in Ebron.