2 Samuel 19:2

New American Bible - revised edition

Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom,”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1

Now Joab, son of Zeruiah, knew how the king felt toward Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:1

The king was shaken, and went up to the room over the city gate and wept. He said as he wept, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!” Joab Reproves David.

2 Samuel 19:3

and that day’s victory was turned into mourning for the whole army when they heard, “The king is grieving for his son.”

Proverbs 16:15

A king’s smile means life, and his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor, like dew on the grass.