2 Samuel 10:5

Overview - 2 Samuel 10
1	David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun the son of Nahash, are villanously treated.
6	The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai.
15	Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians at Helam, is slain by David.

2 Samuel 10:5  (King James Version)
When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.