And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king grieveth for his son.
And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.”
and the salvation on that day becometh mourning to all the people, for the people hath heard on that day, saying, `The king hath been grieved for his son.'
And the victory that day was [turned] into mourning for all the people; for the people heard say that day, The king is grieved for his son.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign