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
The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake. All the troops heard him give the commanders this order regarding Absalom.
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish (stupid) son is a grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.