2 Samuel 18:33

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber above the city gate and wept. As he walked, he cried, ‘My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son! ’

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:4

But the king covered his face  and cried loudly, ‘My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son! ’

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.

Proverbs 10:1

Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.

Romans 9:3

For I could wish  that I myself were cursed  and cut off  from Christ for the benefit of my brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood.

Exodus 32:32

Now if you would only forgive their sin. But if not, please erase me from the book you have written.’

James 5:17

Elijah was a human being as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the land.

Genesis 21:11

This was very distressing to  Abraham because of his son.

2 Samuel 14:1

Joab son of Zeruiah realised that the king’s mind was on Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:1

It was reported to Joab, ‘The king is weeping. He’s mourning over Absalom.’