2 Samuel 18:33

New International Version

The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:4

The king covered his face and cried aloud, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

Romans 9:3

For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race,

Exodus 32:32

But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.”

James 5:17

Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.

Genesis 21:11

The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son.

2 Samuel 14:1

Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:1

Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”