Now it was reported to Joab that the king was weeping and mourning for his son
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King James Version
And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.English Standard Version
It was told Joab, "Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom."New International Version
Joab was told, "The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom."