2 Samuel 19:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Meanwhile the king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom! My son, my son!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:30

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.

2 Samuel 18:17

They took Absalom and cast him into a deep pit in the forest, and built up a very large mound of stones over him. And all the Israelites fled to their own tents.

2 Samuel 19:13

You are my brothers, you are my bone and flesh. Why should you be last to restore the king?’

2 Samuel 19:4

The soldiers stole into the city that day like men shamed by flight in battle.

2 Samuel 19:6

So Joab went to the king’s residence and said: “Though they saved your life and your sons’ and daughters’ lives, and the lives of your wives and your concubines, you have put all your servants to shame today

2 Samuel 3:39

Although I am the anointed king, I am weak this day, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too ruthless for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer in accordance with his evil deed.”

Nehemiah 9:27

Therefore you gave them into the power of their enemies, who oppressed them. But in the time of their oppression they would cry out to you, and you would hear them from heaven, And according to your great mercy give them saviors to deliver them from the power of their enemies.

Psalm 3:8

Arise, Lord! Save me, my God! For you strike the cheekbone of all my foes; you break the teeth of the wicked.