What was David’s reaction when he heard that Absalom had been killed?
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Correct answer: He wept bitterly, crying 'O my son Absalom!'
David was heartbroken and retreated to the chamber over the gate to mourn. His grief was so intense that it turned the day of victory into a day of mourning for the entire army.
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