They were willing to risk their lives to help the divinely appointed king, for if Absalom gained a firm hold on the kingship, he no doubt would severely punish anyone who had supported David.
Et abistada Jumala määratud kuningat, olid mehed valmis riskima eluga, sest kui kuningavõim oleks kindlalt Absalomi kätte läinud, oleks ta kahtlemata rangelt karistanud igaüht, kes oli Taavetit toetanud.