And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
Now Jo´ab the son of Zeru-i´ah perceived that the king's heart was toward Ab´salom.
And it was told Jo´ab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Ab´salom.
And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.