³⁴ How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery^(A) that would come on my father.”^(B)

³² Absalom said to Joab, “Look, I sent word to you and said, ‘Come here so I can send you to the king to ask, “Why have I come from Geshur?^(A) It would be better for me if I were still there!”’ Now then, I want to see the king’s face, and if I am guilty of anything, let him put me to death.”^(B)