King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
2 Samuel 14:1 - Y'all Version Bible Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined 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, |
King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
Joab sent to Tekoa and brought a wise woman from there, and said to her, “Please act like a mourner, and put on mourning clothing, please, and don’t anoint yourself with oil; but be as a woman who has mourned a long time for the dead.
The king was much moved, and went up to the room over 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!”
The victory that day was turned into mourning among all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieving for his son.”
The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!”
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. The sons of Zeruiah: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, three.
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a person receives justice from YHWH.