2 Samuel 19:1

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 19:1

BSB

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

AKJV

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.

CPDV

Now it was reported to Joab that the king was weeping and mourning for his son.

ERV

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

NHEB

It was told Joab, "Look, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom."

SMT

And it will be announced to Joab, Behold, the king weeping, and he will mourn for Absalom.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 19:1

AnditwastoldH5046Verb JoabH3097Proper Name MasculineBeholdthekingH4428Noun Masculine weepethH1058VerbandmournethH56VerbforAbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:1

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Overview of 2 Samuel 19:1

Summary

Commander learns of king's mourning response

Event

Joab informed of David's grief

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC