And the deliverance on that day became mourning to all the people, for the people had heard on that day, saying, The king is grieving for his son.
And Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart was on Absalom.
And it was announced to Joab, Behold, the king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.
And the people stole away on that day to go into the city, as the people steal away who are ashamed as they flee in battle.
In the light of the face of the king is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
The king’s rage is like a lion’s roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass.