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2 Samuel 18:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Samuel 18:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 Joab said, “I will not waste time like this with you.” He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak.(A) 15 And ten young men, Joab’s armor-bearers, surrounded Absalom and struck him and killed him.
16 Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops came back from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained the troops.(B)
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2 Samuel 18:14-16
New International Version
2 Samuel 18:14-16
New International Version
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. 15 And ten of Joab’s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.(B)
16 Then Joab(C) sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped pursuing Israel, for Joab halted them.
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