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2 Samuel 19:1 Then it was reported to Joab, "The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom."
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Word soon reached Joab that the king was weeping and mourning for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />It was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Joab was told, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and he mourns for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then it was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then it was told Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then it was told to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It was told to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping. He’s mourning over Absalom.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping. He’s mourning over Absalom.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Someone told Joab, "The king is crying because Absalom is dead." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joab was told, "The king is crying and mourning for Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joab was told that King David was weeping and mourning for Absalom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> Someone informed Joab, "The king is weeping bitterly, mourning for Absalom." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then it was reported to Joab, ?The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joab was told, "The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It was told Joab, "Look, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joab was told, “Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it is declared to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it is declared to Joab, 'Lo, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be announced to Joab, Behold, the king weeping, and he will mourn for Absalom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it was told Joab, that the king wept and mourned for his son: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now it was reported to Joab that the king was weeping and mourning for his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It was told Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND it was told Joab, Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they said to Yuab “Behold, the King weeps and is grieved for Abishlum!"<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it was told Joab: 'Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they brought Joab word, saying, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Abessalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5501" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Joab Reproves David</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yug·gaḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">Then it was reported</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: lə·yō·w·’āḇ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">to Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">“The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: bō·ḵeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">is weeping</a> <a href="/hebrew/56.htm" title="56: way·yiṯ·’ab·bêl (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To mourn. A primitive root; to bewail.">and mourning</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lōm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a></span><br />But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">2 Samuel 12:16-18</a></span><br />David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. / The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them. / On the seventh day the child died. But David’s servants were afraid to tell him that the child was dead, for they said, “Look, while the child was alive, we spoke to him, and he would not listen to us. So how can we tell him the child is dead? He may even harm himself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">1 Kings 1:1-4</a></span><br />Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm. / So his servants said to him, “Let us search for a young virgin for our lord the king, to attend to him and care for him and lie by his side to keep him warm.” / Then they searched throughout Israel for a beautiful girl, and they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-4.htm">1 Kings 19:4</a></span><br />while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-34.htm">Genesis 37:34-35</a></span><br />Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20-21</a></span><br />Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, / saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6-7</a></span><br />I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. / My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9-10</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well. / For my life is consumed with grief and my years with groaning; my iniquity has drained my strength, and my bones are wasting away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-3.htm">Psalm 42:3</a></span><br />My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-4.htm">Psalm 55:4-5</a></span><br />My heart pounds within me, and the terrors of death assail me. / Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/22-4.htm">Isaiah 22:4</a></span><br />Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-1.htm">Jeremiah 9:1</a></span><br />Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Matthew 26:75</a></span><br />Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">2 Samuel 18:5,12,14,20,33</a></b></br> And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, <i>Deal</i> gently for my sake with the young man, <i>even</i> with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25</a></b></br> A foolish son <i>is</i> a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">Mourneth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Mourns</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-38.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Weeps</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-21.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-5.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-5.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-22.htm">Mourneth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-2.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/job/14-22.htm">Mourns</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-30.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-29.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">Weeps</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then it was reported to Joab</b><br>Joab, the commander of King David's army, is a central figure in the narrative of 2 Samuel. His role as a military leader and advisor to David places him in a position of influence and responsibility. The report coming to Joab indicates the communication network within the royal court and military, highlighting the importance of information flow in ancient monarchies. Joab's character is complex; he is both loyal and ruthless, often taking matters into his own hands, as seen in his previous actions against Absalom (<a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14</a>). This phrase sets the stage for Joab's response to the king's emotional state, which will have significant implications for the morale of the troops and the stability of David's reign.<p><b>The king is weeping and mourning</b><br>King David's deep emotional response to the death of his son Absalom reflects the personal and familial turmoil that has plagued his reign. David's grief is profound, as Absalom was not only his son but also a rebellious figure who sought to usurp the throne. This mourning can be seen as a fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy in <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a>, where the sword would never depart from David's house due to his sin with Bathsheba. David's weeping also demonstrates his humanity and the complexities of his character, as he balances his roles as a father and a king. The public display of mourning by a king could have political ramifications, potentially undermining his authority and the morale of his followers.<p><b>over Absalom.</b><br>Absalom's death marks the end of a significant rebellion against David's rule. Absalom, known for his charisma and physical beauty (<a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25</a>), had won the hearts of many Israelites, posing a serious threat to David's kingship. His rebellion and subsequent death are pivotal events in the narrative of 2 Samuel, illustrating the consequences of familial discord and ambition. Absalom's demise can be seen as a tragic end to a life marked by potential and rebellion, echoing the themes of pride and downfall found throughout Scripture. The mourning over Absalom also highlights the tension between justice and mercy, as David's love for his son conflicts with the necessity of maintaining order and justice in the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. He plays a crucial role in the events surrounding Absalom's rebellion and its aftermath.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who is deeply grieved by the death of his son Absalom, despite Absalom's rebellion against him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who led a rebellion against his father in an attempt to seize the throne. His death in battle is the cause of David's mourning.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_report.htm">The Report</a></b><br>The news brought to Joab about David's mourning, which indicates the emotional state of the king and sets the stage for Joab's subsequent actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mourning.htm">Mourning</a></b><br>A significant cultural and emotional response in ancient Israel, reflecting deep sorrow and loss, often expressed through weeping and lamentation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_grief.htm">The Complexity of Grief</a></b><br>David's mourning over Absalom highlights the complexity of grief, especially when mixed with familial love and betrayal. It reminds us that emotions can be multifaceted and that it's okay to feel conflicting emotions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_vulnerability.htm">Leadership and Vulnerability</a></b><br>David's public mourning shows that even leaders are not immune to personal sorrow. This teaches us the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion and its tragic end serve as a reminder of the destructive consequences of sin and rebellion against God's order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_grief.htm">The Role of Community in Grief</a></b><br>Joab's response to David's mourning (in subsequent verses) illustrates the role of community in helping individuals process grief and move forward.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>Despite the personal and national turmoil, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold, encouraging believers to trust in His ultimate purpose even in difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_regain_credibility_post-revolt.htm">How could David’s leadership remain credible after Absalom’s revolt if so many suddenly switched allegiance back, as stated in 2 Samuel 19:14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_david's_support_in_2_sam_19.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence confirms the large-scale support David received upon returning as described in 2 Samuel 19:9-10?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david's_promise_to_shimei_change.htm">How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then it was reported</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֻּגַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yug·gaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיוֹאָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“The king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is weeping</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּכֶ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(bō·ḵeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and mourning</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְאַבֵּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·’ab·bêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_56.htm">Strong's 56: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bewail</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלֹֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-1.htm">2 Samuel 19:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:1 It was told Joab Behold the king (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>