2 Samuel 19:2

And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.”

Majority Standard Bible

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

1Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”

3So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 14:1Now Joab son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart longed for Absalom.

Proverbs 19:12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor 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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