2 Samuel 19:1
And it was told Joab, that the king wept and mourned for his son:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 18:5And the king commanded Joab, and Abisai, and Ethai, saying: Save me the boy Absalom. And all the people heard the king giving charge to all the princes concerning Absalom.
2 Samuel 18:14And Joab said: Not as thou wilt, but will set upon him in thy sight. So he took three lances in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom: and whilst he yet panted for life, sticking on the oak,
2 Samuel 18:33The king therefore being much moved, went up to the high chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went he spoke in this manner: My son Absalom, Absalom my son: would to God that I might die for thee, Absalom my son, my son Absalom.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 19:1
We left David's army in triumph and yet David himself in tears: now here we have, I. His return to himself, by the persuasion of Joab, ver. 1-8 . II. His return to his kingdom from his present banishment. 1. The men of Israel were forward of themselves to bring him back, ver. 9, 10 . 2. The men of Judah were dealt with by David's agents to do it ( ver. 11-14 ) and did it, ver. 15 . III. At the king's coming over Jordan, Shimei's treason is pardoned ( ver. 16-23 ), Mephibosheth's failure is excused ( ver. 24-30 ),… Read the whole commentary →