2 Samuel 19:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the king covered his face and cried out loudly, 'Oh my son Absalom! Oh Absalom, my son, my son!'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King David is overcome with grief, weeping loudly for his son Absalom who has died.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David had just won a civil war against his son Absalom, who had rebelled and tried to seize the throne of Israel. Absalom's death in battle brought David immense personal grief, even though his rebellion had caused widespread chaos and forced David into temporary exile. This moment highlights the deep emotional turmoil of a father mourning a wayward child amidst the restoration of his kingdom.

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