Scripture · Old Testament

2 Samuel 19:2

2 Samuel 19:2 is verse 2 of 2 Samuel chapter 19, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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.”

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.

The victory that day was turned into mourning among all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king grieves for his son.”

2 Samuel 19:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

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

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.”

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

4 But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 16:15
When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

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