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2 Samuel 18

2 Samuel 18:33

David Mourns for Absalom · 2 Samuel 18:19–33
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Translations

Modern
The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Traditional
And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Literal
And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And thus he said as he went, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Oh that I was given to die in your place, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Latin
Contristatus itaque rex, ascendit cœnaculum portæ, et flevit. Et sic loquebatur, vadens: Fili mi Absalom, Absalom fili mi: quis mihi tribuat ut ego moriar pro te, Absalom fili mi, fili mi Absalom?

Original

Hebrew
English
The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Notes

2 Samuel 18:33

David was not afraid to show his emotions openly, whether filled with great joy (2 Samuel 6:14–19) or deep sadness. His feelings for Absalom were genuine, not fake.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Joab

Events

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne

Glossary

Absalom Ahimaaz David Ephraim, Tribe of Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Upper Room

Topics

Absalom: David's Mourning For Ahimaaz: Son of Zadok, the High Priest--Loyal to David Bereavement of Absalom David: King of Israel: Laments the Death of Absalom House: Architecture of Chambers Mourning: David's Lamentations Over: The Death of Absalom Parents: Good - Exemplified: David Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David Select Readings: David's Lament Over Absalom Sorrow of David for Absalom Weeping of David