Devine Scripture

2 Samuel 19:1

2 Samuel chapter 19 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieveth for his son.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 17:25

    A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

  • 2 Samuel 18:14

    Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.

  • 2 Samuel 18:33

    And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

  • 2 Samuel 18:5

    And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

  • 2 Samuel 18:12

    And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand pieces of silver in my hand, yet would I not put forth my hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.

  • 2 Samuel 18:20

    And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not be the bearer of tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day; but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king’s son is dead.