English Standard Version
But Absalom sent secret messengers throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then say, 'Absalom is king at Hebron!'"New International Version
Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, 'Absalom is king in Hebron.'"Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Absalom sent scouts into all the tribes of Israel, saying: "As soon as you hear the blare of the trumpet, say: ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron.’