NET Bible
"So the victory of that day was turned to mourning as far as all the people were concerned. For the people heard on that day,“The king is grieved over his son.”"
— 2 Samuel 19:2, NET Bible
“And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.”
“And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieveth for his son. ”
“The victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people; for the people heard it said that day, "The king grieves for his son."”
“And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day: The king grieveth for his son.”
“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.”
“And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.”
(19:2) Joab was told,“The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”
So the victory of that day was turned to mourning as far as all the people were concerned. For the people heard on that day,“The king is grieved over his son.”
That day the people stole away to go to the city the way people who are embarrassed steal away in fleeing from battle.
The king covered his face and cried out loudly,“My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”
So Joab visited the king at his home. He said,“Today you have embarrassed all your servants who have saved your life this day, as well as the lives of your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your concubines.