2 Samuel 19:1–8
The king’s army heard that David wasn’t rejoicing about Absalom’s death. The great victory turned into sorrow and sadness for the soldiers. David hid his face. “O my son, Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Joab told him, “This army has saved your life. Your sons and daughters and wives are all safe. You act like you love the one who hated you. Do you hate the ones who love you? Speak kindly to your army. If you don’t, I’m sure disaster will come to you.”
So David went out and spoke kind words to his troops.
Questions: Why were the soldiers sad? What did Joab say the army had done?