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O Absalom, my son, my son!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The king covered his face with his hands and kept on crying, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the king covered his face, and the king cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, &#8220O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But as for the king, he wrapped his face up. Then the king cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried loudly, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the king hid his face and cried out at the top of his voice, &#8220My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David covered his face with his hands and kept on crying loudly, "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king covered his face and cried loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king covered his face and cried loudly, "O my son! My son Absalom! Absalom, my son!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the king veiled his face and kept on crying loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom my son, my son!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king covered his face and cried out loudly, "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king covered his face, and he cried with a loud voice, "My son Absalom, Absalom, my son."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!” <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 the king has covered his face, indeed, the king cries [with] a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the king hath covered his face, yea, the king crieth -- a loud voice -- 'My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king covered his face, and the king will cry out with a great voice, My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!<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 the king covered his head, and cried with a loud voice: O my son Absalom, O Absalom my son, O my son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king covered his head, and he was crying out in a great voice: “My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile the king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom! My son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the king covered his face, and cried with a loud voice, saying, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King covered his face and wailed in a loud voice and said my son: “Abishlum! My son! My son, 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 the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice: 'O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king hid his face: and the king cried with a loud voice, My son Abessalom! Abessalom my son!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-4.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=5526" 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">3</span>So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·me·leḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">But the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3813.htm" title="3813: lā·’aṭ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; to muffle.">covered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">his face</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: way·yiz·‘aq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">and cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">at the top</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">of his voice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“O my son</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom!</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">O Absalom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Then Joab went into the house and said to the king, “Today you have disgraced all your servants who have saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, of your wives, and of your concubines.…<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="/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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-62.htm">Luke 22:62</a></span><br />And he went outside and wept bitterly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Psalm 6:6</a></span><br />I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a></span><br />When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.<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="/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="/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="/lamentations/1-16.htm">Lamentations 1:16</a></span><br />For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-72.htm">Mark 14:72</a></span><br />And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:13</a></span><br />Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-10.htm">Genesis 50:10</a></span><br />When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!</p><p class="hdg">covered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a></b></br> And David went up by the ascent of <i>mount</i> Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that <i>was</i> with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.</p><p class="hdg">O my son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></b></br> 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 God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-19.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-28.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-5.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-32.htm">Crieth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-55.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-35.htm">Voice</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>But the king covered his face</b><br>In ancient Near Eastern culture, covering one's face was a sign of deep mourning and shame. King David's action here reflects his profound grief and personal anguish over the death of his son Absalom. This act of covering the face can also symbolize a desire to hide from the reality of the situation or from others, indicating David's internal struggle and sorrow.<p><b>and cried out at the top of his voice</b><br>David's loud lamentation is indicative of the intense emotional pain he is experiencing. In the context of ancient Israel, public expressions of grief were common, and wailing loudly was a way to communicate the depth of one's sorrow. This public display of emotion underscores the personal and national tragedy that Absalom's rebellion and death represent.<p><b>“O my son Absalom!</b><br>The repetition of Absalom's name highlights David's deep love and attachment to his son, despite Absalom's betrayal. This reflects the complex nature of familial relationships and the pain of losing a child. Absalom's name, meaning "father of peace," is ironically contrasted with his actions, which brought conflict and division.<p><b>O Absalom, my son, my son!”</b><br>The repetition of "my son" emphasizes David's personal loss and the broken relationship between father and son. This lament can be seen as a type of Christ, as it echoes the sorrow of God the Father over the rebellion and sin of humanity. It also foreshadows the ultimate reconciliation and redemption through Jesus Christ, who restores broken relationships. David's grief is a reminder of the consequences of sin and the hope for restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, mourning the death of his son Absalom. His grief is profound and public, reflecting his deep love and the complex relationship he had with Absalom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who rebelled against his father in an attempt to take the throne. His death in battle is the cause of David's lament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahanaim.htm">Mahanaim</a></b><br>The place where David stayed during Absalom's rebellion. It served as a temporary refuge and base of operations for David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander, who played a crucial role in the battle against Absalom's forces and later confronted David about his public mourning.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>The conflict between David's forces and those loyal to Absalom, which resulted in Absalom's death and David's subsequent mourning.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_depth_of_parental_love.htm">The Depth of Parental Love</a></b><br>David's lament highlights the deep, unconditional love a parent has for their child, even when the child has gone astray. This mirrors God's love for us, despite our rebellion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin_and_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Sin and Rebellion</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion and its tragic end serve as a reminder of the destructive nature of sin and the pain it can cause within families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_grieving.htm">The Importance of Grieving</a></b><br>David's public mourning shows the importance of expressing grief. It is a natural and necessary process for healing, even for a king.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's reaction to Absalom's death also raises questions about leadership and responsibility. Leaders must balance personal emotions with their duties to their people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Despite Absalom's betrayal, David's grief suggests a heart willing to forgive. This challenges us to consider our own capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation.<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/does_2_samuel_15_align_chronologically.htm">Does the timeline in 2 Samuel 15 align with other biblical accounts, or does it create chronological contradictions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_events_are_in_wars_of_the_lord.htm">Why did Elijah write to King Jehoram?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_absalom_in_history_bible.htm">Who is Absalom in historical or biblical context?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-4.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">But the king</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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">covered</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאַ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’aṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> </span><span class="str2">To muffle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his face</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cried out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּזְעַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiz·‘aq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to announce, convene publicly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the top</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּד֑וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his voice,</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֣וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“O my son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom!</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</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 /><br /><span class="word">O Absalom,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</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 /><br /><span class="word">my son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my son!”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:4 The king covered his face and (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:5" /></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>