The soldiers stole into the city that day like men shamed by flight in battle.
Now Joab, son of Zeruiah, knew how the king felt toward Absalom.
As David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, he wept without ceasing. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. All those who were with him also had their heads covered and were weeping as they went.
and that day’s victory was turned into mourning for the whole army when they heard, “The king is grieving for his son.”
Meanwhile the king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom! My son, my son!”