Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

General references

Bible References

General references

2 Samuel 18:5
And the king gave orders to Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Because of me, be gentle to the young man Absalom. And this order about Absalom was given in the hearing of all the people.
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitter pain to her who gave him birth.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain