3. That day the troops sneaked into the city as if they had fled from battle and were ashamed of it.
4. The king covered his face and cried loudly, “My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!”
5. Then Joab came into the house. “Today you have made all your men feel ashamed,” he said. “They saved your life and the lives of your sons, daughters, wives, and concubines today.
6. You love those who hate you and hate those who love you. Today, you have made it clear that your commanders and servants mean nothing to you. I think you would be pleased if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead.