2 Samuel 19:2

Easy To Read Version

{David’s army} had won the battle that day. But the joy of victory had turned to sadness for all the people. It was a very sad day because the people heard, “The king is very sad for his son.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1

Joab son of Zeruiah knew that King David missed Absalom very much.

2 Samuel 19:1

People told the news to Joab. They told Joab, “Look, the king is crying and very sad for Absalom.”

2 Samuel 19:3

The people came into the city quietly. They were like people who had been defeated in battle and had run away.

Proverbs 16:15

When the king is happy, life will be better for everyone. If the king is pleased with you, then it will be like spring rain falling from a cloud.

Proverbs 19:12

Angry words from a king are like the roars of a lion. But compliments from him are like a gentle rain falling softly on the grass.