And the victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people. For the people heard it said that day how the king was grieved for his son.
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew on the grass.
In the light of the king's face is life, and his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.
And the people went up secretly into the city that day, as people who are ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
And Joab the son of Zeruiah saw that the king's heart was toward Absalom.