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Berean Standard Bible

“Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.””

2 Samuel 19:1

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The rebellion is over. David's forces have won in the forest of Ephraim, and Absalom, caught by his hair in an oak, has been killed by Joab against the king's explicit order.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then it was reported to Joab, “The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Joab was told, “Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.”

King James Version (KJV)

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And word was given to Joab that the king was weeping and sorrowing for Absalom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y DIERON aviso á Joab: He aquí el rey llora, y hace duelo por Absalom.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Joab se enteró de que el rey estaba muy afligido y llorando por la muerte de su hijo Absalón.

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