2 Samuel 19:2

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Thus the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people, for the people heard it said that day that the king was grieving for his son;

Berean Standard Bible:

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.”

American Standard Version:

And 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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the victory^{H8668} that day^{H3117} was turned into mourning^{H60} unto all the people^{H5971}: for the people^{H5971} heard^{H8085} say^{H559} that day^{H3117} how the king^{H4428} was grieved^{H6087} for his son^{H1121}.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:2

2 Samuel 19:2, "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," is a verse set within the broader historical context of King David's reign over Israel. This particular verse follows the aftermath of Absalom's rebellion, a significant event in David's life where his own son sought to usurp the throne, leading to a civil war.

In this verse, the theme of the complexity of human emotions and the intertwining of personal and public life is evident. Despite the military victory over Absalom's forces, which should have been a cause for celebration, the mood among the people is somber. The triumph is overshadowed by the grief of King David, who is mourning the death of his son Absalom. This reflects the depth of David's paternal love and the profound impact of personal loss, even in the face of political success.

The verse captures the paradox of victory turned to mourning, highlighting the human cost of conflict and the emotional turmoil that leaders often experience in private, which can have a ripple effect on their followers. It speaks to the idea that victory is not always joyous, especially when it comes at a great personal cost. This moment also illustrates David's complex relationship with Absalom, marked by love, conflict, and ultimately, loss. The people's reaction to David's grief underscores the close bond between a king and his subjects in ancient Israel, where the king's emotional state could directly influence the national mood.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8668
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תְּשׁוּעָה
   Transliteration: tᵉshûwʻâh
   Pronunciation: tesh-oo-aw'
   Description: or תְּשֻׁעָה; from שָׁוַע in the sense of יָשַׁע; rescue (literal or figurative, persons, national or spiritual); deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
3. Strong's Number: H60
   There are 1725 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֵבֶל
   Transliteration: ʼêbel
   Pronunciation: ay'-bel
   Description: from אָבַל; lamentation; mourning.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8085
   There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁמַע
   Transliteration: shâmaʻ
   Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
   Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
   
6. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6087
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָצַב
   Transliteration: ʻâtsab
   Pronunciation: aw-tsab'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to carve, i.e. fabricate or fashion; hence (in a bad sense) to worry, pain or anger; displease, grieve, hurt, make, be sorry, vex, worship, wrest.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.