2 Samuel 19:2

And the victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people, for the people heard say that day, The king grieves for his son.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.

3And the people slipped away that day into the city, as people who are ashamed sneak away when they flee in battle.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.

Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion, but his favor is as dew upon the grass.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 19:2-9

Joab's Reproof of David. ( b. c. 1023.) 1 And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. 2 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. 3 And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. 4 But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! 5 And Joab came into… Read the whole commentary →

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