Other translations
American Standard Version
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Darby Bible Translation
And king David longed to go forth to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And king David ceased to pursue after Absalom, because he was comforted concerning the death of Amnon.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
God's Word
King David began to long for Absalom once people had consoled him over Amnon's death.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon's death.
International Standard Version
Meanwhile, King David longed to visit Absalom, since he was moved to compassion over Amnon's death.
NET Bible
The king longed to go to Absalom, for he had since been consoled over the death of Amnon.
New American Standard Bible
The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
New International Version
And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he was consoled concerning Amnon's death.
New Living Translation
And King David, now reconciled to Amnon's death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the soul of king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
The World English Bible
[the soul of] king David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.