2 Samuel 19:1-3

New Catholic Bible

Chapter 19

Joab Reproves David. ¹ Word was brought to Joab: “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” ² Therefore, that day’s victory was turned into one of mourning for the entire army when the troops heard the report: “The king is grieving for his son.”

³ The troops stole furtively into the city that day, much as soldiers steal in who are ashamed when they flee from a battle.