2 Samuel 19:4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

But the king hid his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son! ”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1

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

2 Samuel 15:30

David was climbing the slope of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he ascended. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. Each of the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they ascended.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was deeply moved and went up to the gate chamber 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! ”

2 Samuel 19:3

So they returned to the city quietly that day like people come in when they are humiliated after fleeing in battle.

2 Samuel 19:5

Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, “Today you have shamed all your soldiers — those who rescued your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, your wives, and your concubines.