The king was much moved, and went up to the room over the gate, and wept. As he went, he said, "My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died for you, Absalom, my son, my son!"

1. Joab was told, "Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom."

2. The victory that day was turned into mourning among all the people; for the people heard it said that day, "The king grieves for his son."

3. The people sneaked into the city that day, as people who are ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

4. The king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, "My son Absalom, Absalom, my son, my son!"