2 Samuel 19:2

2 Samuel 19:1 nasb — Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom."

NASB

"Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom.""

— 2 Samuel 19:1, NASB

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KJV
“And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.”
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ASV
“And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. ”
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WEB
“It was told Joab, "Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom."”
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NET
“(19:2) Joab was told,“The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.””
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DRB
“And it was told Joab, that the king wept and mourned for his son:”
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BBE
“And word was given to Joab that the king was weeping and sorrowing for Absalom.”
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KJVA
“And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.”
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2 Samuel 19 — Context

Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom."

The victory that day was turned to mourning for all the people, for the people heard it said that day, "The king is grieved for his son."

So the people went by stealth into the city that day, as people who are humiliated steal away when they flee in battle.

The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, "O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!"

2 Samuel 19:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:1 say?

2 Samuel 19:1 in the NASB reads: “Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom."”

Where is 2 Samuel 19:1 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:1.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:1 in?

2 Samuel 19:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 19:1?

2 Samuel 19:1 reads (NASB): “Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 19:1 nasb — Then it was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourns for Absalom."

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