2 Samuel 19:1

David's Kingdom Restored

1 It was reported to Joab, "The king is weeping. He's mourning over Absalom."

2 Samuel 19:1 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:1

And it was told Joab
When returned to Mahanaim, or on his way to it; perhaps by the messengers he sent; and this report he had before he saw the king:

behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom;
for the death of him, instead of rejoicing at the victory obtained, and the deliverance from his enemies.

2 Samuel 19:1 In-Context

1 It was reported to Joab, "The king is weeping. He's mourning over Absalom."

2 That day's victory was turned into mourning for all the troops because on that day the troops heard, "The king is grieving over his son."

3 So they returned to the city quietly that day like people come in when they are humiliated after fleeing in battle.

4 But the king hid his face and cried out at the top of his voice, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"

5 Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, "Today you have shamed all your soldiers-those who rescued your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, your wives, and your concubines.