Cross References

2 Samuel 19:2

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people, for they heard it said, The king grieves for his son.

See the chapter Copy

The king's wrath is as terrifying as the roaring of a lion, but his favor is as [refreshing as] dew upon the grass. [Hos. 14:5.]

In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favor is as a cloud bringing the spring rain.

IT WAS told Joab, Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.

The people slipped into the city stealthily that day as humiliated people steal away when they flee in battle.

NOW JOAB son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart was toward Absalom.