The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel, who could run as fast as a wild deer,

He also had two daughters, Zeruiah and Abigail. Jesse's daughter Zeruiah had three sons: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.

but when he got over Amnon's death, he was filled with longing for his son Absalom.

The king was overcome with grief. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he cried, "O my son! My son Absalom! Absalom, my son! If only I had died in your place, my son! Absalom, my son!"

And so the joy of victory was turned into sadness for all of David's troops that day, because they heard that the king was mourning for his son.

The king covered his face and cried loudly, "O my son! My son Absalom! Absalom, my son!"

Everybody wants the good will of the ruler, but only from the LORD can you get justice.