² And the salvation that day was turned to mourning for all the people, for the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.” ³ So the people stole away to enter into the city that day, as people who are dishonored steal away when they flee in battle. ⁴ But as for the king, he ^(A)wrapped his face up. Then the king cried out with a loud voice, “^(B)O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”