2 Samuel 14:1

New American Standard Bible 2020

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was drawn toward Absalom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

And the heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted regarding Amnon, since he was dead.

2 Samuel 14:2

So Joab sent a messenger to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from there, and said to her, “Please follow mourning rites, and put on mourning garments now, and do not anoint yourself with oil but be like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for many days.

2 Samuel 18:33

Then the king trembled and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And this is what he said as he walked: “My son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 19:2

So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people, because the people heard it said that day, “The king is in mourning over his son.”

2 Samuel 19:4

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

2 Samuel 2:18

Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel; and Asahel was as swift-footed as one of the gazelles that is in the field.

1 Chronicles 2:16

Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the Lord.