19:1-4
David went into deep mourning because of the death of his son Absalom. What should have been a day of victory and rejoicing, because of the defeat of the rebellious forces, was turned into a day of mourning. Instead of returning to the city in triumph, the men slunk in as though they had been defeated, and all the king could do was mourn loudly for his son.
19:5
Joab was not pleased with the king. Joab was concerned for the well being of the nation. He was angry with the king, for he had humiliated his men. The men had risked their lives, they had remained loyal to David during the rebellion. They had saved David and his wives and concubines, his family, and all David could do was mourn.
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