2 Samuel 18:33

New International Reader's Version

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!”

Cross References

Genesis 21:11

What Sarah said upset Abraham very much. After all, Ishmael was his son.

2 Samuel 14:1

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

2 Samuel 19:1

Someone told Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom. He’s filled with sadness because his son has died.”

2 Samuel 19:4

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

Psalm 103:13

A father is tender and kind to his children. In the same way, the Lord is tender and kind to those who have respect for him.

Exodus 32:32

Now please forgive their sin. But if you won’t, then erase my name out of the book you have written.”

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish child makes his father sad and his mother sorry.

Romans 9:3

I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.

James 5:17

Elijah was a human being, just as we are. He prayed hard that it wouldn’t rain. And it didn’t rain on the land for three and a half years.