And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again. And the king said unto Joab - It appears that Joab was present at the time when the woman was in conference with the king, and no doubt others of David's courtiers or officers were there also.
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2 Samuel 14:21
21 And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.