1 And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
2 And the victory that day was [turned] into mourning to all the people: for the people heard it said that day how the king was grieved for his son.
3 And the people withdrew by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
4 But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!
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