And it was told Joab, Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom — Joab learns of David's overwhelming grief and recognizes an immediate danger: the army's victory will be shadowed by the king's mourning, potentially undermining morale and loyalty. His perception is politically acute; grief for a defeated enemy can appear as ingratitude to loyal soldiers.

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