2 Samuel 18:32-33 ▼

32 The king asked the Cushite, |How is the young man Absalom?| The Cushite replied, |May the enemies of my lord the king and all who have plotted against you be like that young man!|

33 The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, |My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!|