Verse 1

Now it was clear to Joab, the son of Zeruiah, that the king's heart was turning to Absalom.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 13:39 : 39 And the heart of David was wasted with desire for Absalom: for he was comforted for the death of Amnon.
  • 2 Sam 2:18 : 18 There were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab and Abishai and Asahel: and Asahel was as quick-footed as a roe of the fields.
  • 2 Sam 18:33 : 33 Then the king was much moved, and went up into the room over the door, weeping, and saying, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! if only my life might have been given for yours, O Absalom, my son, my son!
  • 2 Sam 19:2 : 2 And the salvation of that day was changed to sorrow for all the people: for it was said to the people, The king is in bitter grief for his son.
  • 2 Sam 19:4 : 4 But the king, covering his face, gave a great cry, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
  • 1 Chr 2:16 : 16 And their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And Zeruiah had three sons: Abishai and Joab and Asahel.
  • Prov 29:26 : 26 The approval of a ruler is desired by great numbers: but the decision in a man's cause comes from the Lord.