2 Samuel 14:1

New Living Translation

Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:39

And King David, now reconciled to Amnon’s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.

2 Samuel 14:2

So he sent for a woman from Tekoa who had a reputation for great wisdom. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning; wear mourning clothes and don’t put on lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was overcome with emotion. He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. And as he went, he cried, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you! O Absalom, my son, my son.”

2 Samuel 19:2

As all the people heard of the king’s deep grief for his son, the joy of that day’s victory was turned into deep sadness.

2 Samuel 19:4

The king covered his face with his hands and kept on crying, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 2:18

Joab, Abishai, and Asahel—the three sons of Zeruiah—were among David’s forces that day. Asahel could run like a gazelle,

1 Chronicles 2:16

Their sisters were named Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah had three sons named Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the Lord.