2 Samuel 14:1

New International Reader's Version

Joab, the son of Zeruiah, knew that the king longed to see Absalom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

After some time the king got over his sorrow because of Amnon’s death. Then King David longed to go to Absalom.

2 Samuel 14:2

So Joab sent someone to Tekoa to have a wise woman brought back from there. Joab said to her, “Pretend you are filled with sadness. Put on the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Don’t use any makeup. Act like a woman who has spent many days mourning for someone who has died.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was very upset. He went up to the room over the entrance of the gate and wept. As he went, he said, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died instead of you. Absalom! My son, my son!”

2 Samuel 19:2

The army had won a great battle that day. But their joy turned into sadness. That’s because someone had told the troops, “The king is filled with sorrow because his son is dead.”

2 Samuel 19:4

The king covered his face. He cried loudly, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 2:18

The three sons of Zeruiah were there. Their names were Joab, Abishai and Asahel. Asahel was as quick on his feet as a wild antelope.

1 Chronicles 2:16

Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons were Abishai, Joab and Asahel.

Proverbs 29:26

Many people want to meet a ruler. But only the Lord sees that people are treated fairly.