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 still alive in the [b]midst of the oak. 15 And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor gathered around and struck Absalom and killed him.

16 Then (B)Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained the people.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 18:14 Lit wait so with
  2. 2 Samuel 18:14 Lit heart

Bible Gateway Recommends