2 Samuel 13:30-35

30While they were on the way, a report reached David: “Absalom struck down all the king’s sons; not even one of them survived!”

31In response the king stood up, tore his clothes, and lay down on the ground, and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

32But Jonadab, son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the young men, the king’s sons, because only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this ever since the day Amnon disgraced his sister Tamar.

33So now, my lord the king, don’t take seriously the report that says all the king’s sons are dead. Only Amnon is dead.”

34Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. When the young man who was standing watch looked up, there were many people coming from the road west of him from the side of the mountain.

35Jonadab said to the king, “Look, the king’s sons have come! It’s exactly like your servant said.”