2 Samuel 18:4-6

Good News Translation

⁴ “I will do whatever you think best,” the king answered. Then he stood by the side of the gate as his men marched out in units of a thousand and of a hundred. ⁵ He gave orders to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: “For my sake don't harm the young man Absalom.” And all the troops heard David give this command to his officers.

⁶ David's army went out into the countryside and fought the Israelites in Ephraim Forest.