Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Toward absalom
Bible References
Joab
2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there -- Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. (Now Asahel was as quick on his feet as one of the gazelles in the field.)
1 Chronicles 2:16
Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah's three sons were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.
Toward absalom
2 Samuel 13:39
The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
2 Samuel 18:33
The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, "My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!"
2 Samuel 19:2
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."
Proverbs 29:26
Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.