2 Samuel 15:6-8

Modern English Version

⁶ Absalom acted this way toward every Israelite who came to the king for a judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

⁷ After forty years, Absalom said to the king, “Please allow me to go fulfill my vow that I made to the Lord in Hebron. ⁸ For your servant made a vow when I was dwelling in Geshur in Aram, saying: If indeed the Lord will bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.”