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2 Samuel 18:13-15
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 18:13-15
International Standard Version
13 If I had taken his life,[a] the king would have uncovered everything about it, and you would never have protected me!”
14 “There’s no reason to wait for you!” Joab retorted. Then he took three spears[b] in his hand and stabbed Absalom in the heart while he was still alive, dangling from the branches of[c] the oak tree. 15 Ten young men who served as Joab’s personal assistants then surrounded Absalom, striking him repeatedly and killing him.
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- 2 Samuel 18:13 Or If I had put my life in jeopardy; i.e. by disobeying David’s order
- 2 Samuel 18:14 Or sticks
- 2 Samuel 18:14 The Heb. lacks the branches of
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