2 Samuel 19:2

2 David's army had won the battle that day. But it became a very sad day for all the people, because they heard that the king was very sad for his son.

2 Samuel 19:2 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:2

And the victory that day was [turned] into mourning unto all
the people
They also mourned too, instead of expressing joy upon the occasion:

for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his
son;
this report was spread among them, which damped their joy, and hindered them from giving any tokens of it, as were usual at such times.

2 Samuel 19:2 In-Context

1 People told Joab, "Look, the king is sad and crying because of Absalom."

2 David's army had won the battle that day. But it became a very sad day for all the people, because they heard that the king was very sad for his son.

3 The people came into the city quietly that day. They were like an army that had been defeated in battle and had run away.

4 The king covered his face and cried loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"

5 Joab went into the king's house and said, "Today you have shamed all your men. They saved your life and the lives of your sons, daughters, wives, and slave women.