And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
2 Samuel 14:1 - King James 2000 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart went out toward Absalom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition NOW JOAB son of Zeruiah knew that the king's heart was toward Absalom. American Standard Version (1901) Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was toward Absalom. Common English Bible Now Joab, Zeruiah’s son, could see that the king’s mind was on Absalom. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, understood that the heart of the king had been turned toward Absalom, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Joab the son of Sarvia, understanding that the king's heart was turned to Absalom, |
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
And Joab sent to Tekoah, and brought from there a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray you, pretend to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not yourself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for you, O Absalom, my son, my son!
And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.
Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.