2 Samuel 17:2-4

JPS_ASV_Byz(i) 2 and I will come upon him while he is weary and weak-handed, and will make him afraid; and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only; 3 and I will bring back all the people unto thee; when all shall have returned, save the man whom thou seekest, all the people will be in peace.' 4 And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.