תנ״ך אויף קהלת 10:4

And the king made a great feast for all his princes and his servants, the feast of Esther, and he granted a (tax) remission to the provinces, and he gave gifts according to the (lavish) hand of the king [(in her honor — all this, to induce her to reveal her kindred, but still,)],

King Dovid desired to go out to Avsholom because he was consoled concerning the death of Amnon.

But they mocked the messengers of G d and scorned His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the L rd's wrath rose against His people, beyond healing.