Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
The victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieves for his son.
Verse Takeaways
1
A Leader's Grief Sets the Tone
Commentators explain that the news of King David's personal sorrow for Absalom spread throughout the army and the people. His grief was so profound that it completely overshadowed the joy of a decisive military victory, turning a day of celebration into one of national mourning. This highlights how a leader's emotional state can profoundly influence the morale of an entire nation.
See 2 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Samuel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
2
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the victory that day was [turned] into mourning unto all the people They also mou…
Presbyterian
To continue to lament for such a bad son as Absalom was very unwise and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper respect and deferen…
