2 Samuel 3:34 Meaning
Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.
Context Explained
32And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.
33And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?
34Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.
35And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
36And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, reflecting the grief shown here.
Romans 12:15
Rejoicing with those who rejoice and mourning with those who mourn is a biblical principle.
Luke 19:41
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, showing a similar heart of compassion.
Source: 2 Samuel 3:34