2 Samuel 18:5

Absalom Killed · 2 Samuel 18:1–18
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Translations

Modern
Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.
Traditional
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
Literal
And the king had commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Be gentle for my sake with the young man, Absalom.” And all the people heard when the king gave orders all the captains concerning Absalom.
Latin
Et præcepit rex Joab, et Abisai, et Ethai, dicens: Servate mihi puerum Absalom. Et omnis populus audiebat præcipientem regem cunctis principibus pro Absalom.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.

Notes

Joab disobeyed David's order to be gentle with young Absalom (2 Samuel 18:11–15). This was the second time Joab killed someone against David's wishes (see 2 Samuel 3:22–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai Absalom David Joab

Events

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Ittai: Gittite commander who remained loyal to David Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Glossary

Abishai Absalom David Ephraim, Tribe of Gentleness Gilead (Place) Ittai Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Abishai: Leads a Division of David's Army Against Absalom Forgiveness of Injuries: David Ittai: Supports David Against Absalom Parents: Good - Exemplified: David Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David