Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

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2 Samuel 18:5
The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "With respect to the young man Absalom, [deal] gently for me." And all the troops heard when the king ordered all of the commanders concerning the matter of Absalom.
Proverbs 17:25
A grief to his father [is] the child of a fool, and bitterness to her who bore him.