2 Samuel 3:31
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
David Mourns Abner. 31 Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “Tear your garments, put on sackcloth, and mourn over Abner.” King David himself followed the bier.(A)
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2 Samuel 12:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 David pleaded with God on behalf of the child. He kept a total fast, and spent the night lying on the ground clothed in sackcloth.
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