2 Samuel 19:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the troops, for the troops heard that day, “The king is grieving for his son.”

Cross References

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s anger is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.

2 Samuel 19:1

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

2 Samuel 19:3

The troops stole into the city that day as soldiers steal in who are ashamed when they flee in battle.

2 Samuel 14:1

Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s mind was on Absalom.