2 Samuel 19:2

And the salvation of that day was changed to sorrow for all the people: for it was said to the people, The king is in bitter grief for his son.

Bible in Basic English

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 word was given to Joab that the king was weeping and sorrowing for Absalom.

3And the people made their way back to the town quietly and secretly, as those who are shamed go secretly when they go in flight from the war.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1Now it was clear to Joab, the son of Zeruiah, that the king's heart was turning to Absalom.

Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on 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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