Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.
2 Samuel 19:2 - Y'all Version Bible 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.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people, for they heard it said, The king grieves for his son. American Standard Version (1901) And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieveth for his son. Common English Bible So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the troops because they heard that day that the king was grieving for his son. Catholic Public Domain Version And so the victory on that day was turned into mourning for all the people. For the people heard it said on that day, "The king is grieving over his son." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people. For the people heard say that day: The king grieveth for his son. |
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom.
The people sneaked into the city that day, like people who are ashamed when they flee in battle.
In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.