And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 19 of 2 Samuel. David’s mourning threatens to turn victory into shame for his own followers. Joab rebukes him, arguing that by publicly mourning Absalom he makes the soldiers who saved his life appear to have acted wrongly. David accepts the advice and sits publicly at the gate. The scene shows the tension between the father’s private grief and the king’s public responsibilities. David must resume leadership even though he remains emotionally broken.
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Da ward der König traurig und ging hinauf auf den Söller im Tor und weinte, und im Gehen sprach er also: Mein Sohn Absalom! mein Sohn, mein Sohn Absalom! Wollte Gott, ich wäre für dich gestorben! O Absalom, mein Sohn, mein Sohn!
Y dieron aviso a Joab: He aquí el rey llora, y hace duelo por Absalom.
On vint dire à Joab: Voici, le roi pleure et se lamente à cause d'Absalom.
E fu rapportato a Ioab: Ecco, il re piange, e fa cordoglio di Absalom.
E DISSERAM a Joabe: Eis que o rei anda chorando, e lastima-se por Absalão.
有人告訴 約押 :「看哪,王為 押沙龍 悲哀哭泣。」
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