29. The king said, “Is it well for the young man Absalom?”Ahimaaz said, “I saw a great commotion when Joab sent the servant of the king, your servant, but I do not know what it was.”
30. The king said, “Step aside and stand here.” So he stepped aside and stood in position.
31. Then the Cushite came and said, “Good news for my lord the king, for today the Lord has delivered you from those who rose up against you.”
32. The king said to the Cushite, “Is it well for the young man Absalom?”The Cushite said, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who would rise up against you to do harm become as the young man is.”
33. The king was deeply moved and went up to the upper chamber of the gate and wept. As he went he said, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! If only I could have given my death in your stead, Absalom, my son, my son!”