And the king said, "Turn aside and stand here." So he turned aside and stood still.
2 Samuel 18:30
Surrounding context
18:29 The king said, "Is the young man Absalom safe?" Ahimaaz answered, "When Joab sent the king's servant and me your servant, I saw a great tumult, but I did not know what it was about."
18:30 And the king said, "Turn aside and stand here." So he turned aside and stood still.
18:31 Just then the Cushite came, and the Cushite said, "There is good news, my lord the king! For the LORD has avenged you this day of all those who rose against you."