2 Samuel 18:5

Overview - 2 Samuel 18
1	David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom.
6	The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of Ephraim.
9	Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit.
18	Absalom's place.
19	Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David.
33	David mourns for Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:5  (King James Version)
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.