Holy Scripture
2 Samuel 19:3
Source: Septuagint
Original
3And the victory was turned that day into mourning to all the people, for the people heard say that day, The king grieves after his son.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
1And the king was troubled, and went to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and thus he said as he went, My son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom; would God I had died for thee, even I had died for thee, Absalom, my son, my son!
2And they brought Joab word, saying, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.
— 2 Samuel 19:3 —
4And the people stole away that day to go into the city, as people steal away when they are ashamed as they flee in the battle.
5And the king hid his face: and the king cried with a loud voice, My son Absalom! Absalom my son!