 And Joab, and the hosts that were with him, came afterward; therefore it was told to Joab of tellers, saying, Abner, the son of Ner, came to the king, and the king let go him, and he went forth in peace. And so Joab, and the men who were with him, came shortly thereafter; and people said to Joab, Abner, the son of Ner, came to the king, and the king let him go away, with a guarantee of safety. 