What is verbal irony in the article “from night a memoir”by elie wiesel?

The verbal irony in "Night" by Elie Wiesel's father dies leaving him in darkness and sadness wondering what to do next. I hope this helps.

1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,

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i think it was freedom.

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