13 If I had jeopardized my own[a] life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”

14 Joab said, “I’m not going to waste time with you!” He then took three spears[b] in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s chest. While Absalom was still alive in the oak tree, 15 ten young men who were Joab’s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.

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Footnotes

  1. 18:13 Alt Hb tradition reads jeopardized his
  2. 18:14 Lit rods

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