The king charged Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” And (A)all the people heard when the king charged all the commanders concerning Absalom.

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The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.

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14 Then Joab said, “I will not [a]waste time here with you.” (A)So he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was yet alive in the [b]midst of the oak.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 18:14 Lit tarry thus
  2. 2 Samuel 18:14 Lit heart

14 Joab(A) said, “I’m not going to wait like this for you.” So he took three javelins in his hand and plunged them into Absalom’s heart while Absalom was still alive in the oak tree.

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