2 Samuel 19:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

Joab Scolds David

19 People told Joab what had happened, “Look, the king is crying and mourning for Absalom.” ² So the joy of victory turned to sadness for everyone. It was a very sad day because the people heard, “The king is mourning for his son.”

³ The people came into the city quietly as if they were the ones who had been defeated in battle.