Verse 1

The king was deeply moved and went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went, he said, "My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died in your place, Absalom, my son, my son!"

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 18:5 : 5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, 'Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.' All the troops heard the king’s orders concerning Absalom to all the commanders.
  • 2 Sam 18:14 : 14 Joab said, 'I cannot linger here with you.' So he took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s heart while he was still alive, hanging in the oak tree.
  • 2 Sam 18:20 : 20 But Joab said to him, 'You are not the one to take the news today. You may take the news another day, but not today, because the king’s son is dead.'
  • Prov 17:25 : 25 A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
  • 2 Sam 18:12 : 12 But the man replied to Joab, 'Even if I were to receive a thousand pieces of silver in my hand, I would not dare to harm the king’s son. For we all heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai to protect the young man Absalom for his sake.'