2 Samuel 19:4

But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 19:4

BSB
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!"
AKJV
But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
CPDV
And the king covered his head, and he was crying out in a great voice: "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"
ERV
And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
NHEB
The king covered his face, and he cried with a loud voice, "My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son."
SMT
And the king covered his face, and the king will cry out with a great voice, My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!

Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 19:4
Summary
King covers face, cries out for deceased son
Event
David weeps openly for Absalom
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament