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2 Samuel 18:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Samuel 18:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 If I had jeopardized my own[a] life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.”
14 Joab said, “I’m not going to waste time with you!” He then took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom’s heart while he was still alive in the oak tree, 15 and 10 young men who were Joab’s armor-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.
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- 2 Samuel 18:13 Alt Hb tradition reads jeopardized his
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)
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- 2 Samuel 18:13 Or Otherwise, if I had acted treacherously toward him
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