Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king covered his face and cried aloud, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” New Living Translation The king covered his face with his hands and kept on crying, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” English Standard Version The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Berean Standard Bible 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!” King James Bible But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! New King James Version But the king covered his face, and the king cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” New American Standard Bible And the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!” NASB 1995 The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” NASB 1977 And the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Legacy Standard Bible But as for the king, he wrapped his face up. Then the king cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Amplified Bible But the king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Christian Standard Bible But the king covered his face and cried loudly, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible But the king hid his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!” American Standard Version And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! Contemporary English Version David covered his face with his hands and kept on crying loudly, "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!" English Revised Version And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! GOD'S WORD® Translation The king covered his face and cried loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!" Good News Translation The king covered his face and cried loudly, "O my son! My son Absalom! Absalom, my son!" International Standard Version Meanwhile, the king veiled his face and kept on crying loudly, "My son Absalom! Absalom my son, my son!" Majority Standard Bible 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!? NET Bible The king covered his face and cried out loudly, "My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!" New Heart English Bible The king covered his face, and he cried with a loud voice, "My son Absalom, Absalom, my son." Webster's Bible Translation But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! World English Bible The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the king has covered his face, indeed, the king cries [with] a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!” Young's Literal Translation and the king hath covered his face, yea, the king crieth -- a loud voice -- 'My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son.' Smith's Literal Translation And the king covered his face, and the king will cry out with a great voice, My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king covered his head, and cried with a loud voice: O my son Absalom, O Absalom my son, O my son. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king covered his head, and he was crying out in a great voice: “My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!” New American Bible Meanwhile the king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, “My son Absalom! Absalom! My son, my son!” New Revised Standard Version The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the king covered his face, and cried with a loud voice, saying, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King covered his face and wailed in a loud voice and said my son: “Abishlum! My son! My son, Abishlum!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice: 'O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king hid his face: and the king cried with a loud voice, My son Abessalom! Abessalom my son! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joab Reproves David…3So they returned to the city quietly that day, as people steal away in humiliation after fleeing a battle. 4But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” 5Then Joab went into the house and said to the king, “Today you have disgraced all your servants who have saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, of your wives, and of your concubines.… Cross References 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” Genesis 37:34-35 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. Matthew 26:75 Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22:62 And he went outside and wept bitterly. Psalm 6:6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Jeremiah 31:15 This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. 1 Kings 19:4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” Job 1:20-21 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, / saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” Isaiah 22:4 Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” Lamentations 1:16 For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed. Mark 14:72 And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. Genesis 50:10 When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days. Treasury of Scripture But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son! covered 2 Samuel 15:30 And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up. O my son. 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Aloud Covered Covering Cried Crieth Cry Face Great Loud VoiceJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Aloud Covered Covering Cried Crieth Cry Face Great Loud Voice2 Samuel 19 1. Joab causes the king to cease his mourning9. The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back 11. David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah 18. Shimei is pardoned 24. Mephibosheth excused 32. Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family 41. The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them But the king covered his face In ancient Near Eastern culture, covering one's face was a sign of deep mourning and shame. King David's action here reflects his profound grief and personal anguish over the death of his son Absalom. This act of covering the face can also symbolize a desire to hide from the reality of the situation or from others, indicating David's internal struggle and sorrow. and cried out at the top of his voice “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, mourning the death of his son Absalom. His grief is profound and public, reflecting his deep love and the complex relationship he had with Absalom. 2. Absalom David's son, who rebelled against his father in an attempt to take the throne. His death in battle is the cause of David's lament. 3. Mahanaim The place where David stayed during Absalom's rebellion. It served as a temporary refuge and base of operations for David. 4. Joab David's military commander, who played a crucial role in the battle against Absalom's forces and later confronted David about his public mourning. 5. The Battle The conflict between David's forces and those loyal to Absalom, which resulted in Absalom's death and David's subsequent mourning. Teaching Points The Depth of Parental LoveDavid's lament highlights the deep, unconditional love a parent has for their child, even when the child has gone astray. This mirrors God's love for us, despite our rebellion. The Consequences of Sin and Rebellion Absalom's rebellion and its tragic end serve as a reminder of the destructive nature of sin and the pain it can cause within families and communities. The Importance of Grieving David's public mourning shows the importance of expressing grief. It is a natural and necessary process for healing, even for a king. Leadership and Responsibility David's reaction to Absalom's death also raises questions about leadership and responsibility. Leaders must balance personal emotions with their duties to their people. Forgiveness and Reconciliation Despite Absalom's betrayal, David's grief suggests a heart willing to forgive. This challenges us to consider our own capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the kingוְהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (wə·ham·me·leḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king covered לָאַ֣ט (lā·’aṭ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3813: To muffle his face פָּנָ֔יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and cried out וַיִּזְעַ֥ק (way·yiz·‘aq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly at the top גָּד֑וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent of his voice, ק֣וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound “O my son בְּנִי֙ (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son Absalom! אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites O Absalom, אַבְשָׁל֖וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites my son, בְּנִ֥י (bə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son my son!” בְנִֽי׃ (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son Links 2 Samuel 19:4 NIV2 Samuel 19:4 NLT 2 Samuel 19:4 ESV 2 Samuel 19:4 NASB 2 Samuel 19:4 KJV 2 Samuel 19:4 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 19:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 19:4 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 19:4 French Bible 2 Samuel 19:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 19:4 The king covered his face and (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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