2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!
Joab, and anyone, would have thought that David would rejoice at the news that Absalom was dead. After the usurper for his throne was gone and the rebellion crushed, David should been happy about that. He could have thanked Joab. But No! He was much moved, deeply grieved, and wept sore. He was certainly grieved over the loss of his so, but also he was probably weeping over his own failure as a father, his own failed example, his lack of care, and neglect to discipline his family.
But an even deeper cause for his weeping was for the Sin of humanity that was being played out in his own life and family. Jesus also wept for the human condition and the overriding power of sin and death. But Jesus, being the God of tremendous love, was able to do something about it through the forgiveness of sin and the resurrection to life. We too will grieve over the loss of a loved one or weep over a son or daughter who becomes enmeshed in sin and misery. In the midst of death we have life and a Father who personally wipes away the tears.