2 Samuel 17:2-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 If I come upon him when he is weary and discouraged, I shall cause him panic, and all the people with him will flee, and I shall strike down the king alone. 3 Then I can bring back the rest of the people to you, as a bride returns to her husband. It is the death of only one man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace.” 4 This plan sounded good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.
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