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What does 2 Samuel 19:2 mean?

The victory that day felt like a defeat for the whole army, because they realized the king was grieving for his son. 2 Samuel 19:2 - Modern Text Bible

(Instead of celebrating their win, the soldiers feel ashamed and sad, because David's sorrow overshadows everything.)