2 Samuel 19:4 nasb — The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, "O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!"

NASB

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

— 2 Samuel 19:4, NASB

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

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

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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."

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

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

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Then Joab came into the house to the king and said, "Today you have covered with shame the faces of all your servants, who today have saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters, the lives of your wives, and the lives of your concubines,

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by loving those who hate you, and by hating those who love you. For you have shown today that princes and servants are nothing to you; for I know this day that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead today, then you would be pleased.

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"Now therefore arise, go out and speak kindly to your servants, for I swear by the LORD, if you do not go out, surely not a man will pass the night with you, and this will be worse for you than all the evil that has come upon you from your youth until now."

2 Samuel 19:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 19:4 say?
2 Samuel 19:4 in the NASB reads: “The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, "O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!"”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:4 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 4.
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 19:4.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:4 in?
2 Samuel 19:4 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 19:4?
2 Samuel 19:4 reads (NASB): “The king covered his face and cried out with a loud voice, "O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!"” 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.
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