Although both of them had caused distress to David and his family, they were still his sons, and their deaths brought him much sorrow. — 2 Samuel 13: 28 - 39; 18: 33.
Kuigi mõlemad olid Taavetile ja tema perele muret valmistanud, olid nad ikkagi tema pojad ning nende surm põhjustas talle suurt südamevalu.