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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
2 Samuel 18:13-15
New International Version
2 Samuel 18:13-15
New International Version
13 And if I had put my life in jeopardy[a]—and nothing is hidden from the king(A)—you would have kept your distance from me.”
14 Joab(B) 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. 15 And ten of Joab’s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.(C)
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 18:13 Or Otherwise, if I had acted treacherously toward him
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