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NASB | 2 Samuel 18:14 Then Joab said, "I will not waste time here with you." So he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 18:14 Joab said, "I will not waste time with you." So he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive [and caught] in the midst of the tree. |
Bible Question: Did King David ever know that it was Joab who actually killed Absalom? |
Bible Answer: Killing Absalom isn't spelled out in the offenses David lists to Solomon for wanting Joab dealt with. 1 Kin 2:5 "Now you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, what he did to the two commanders of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner, and to Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed; he also shed the blood of war in peace. And he put the blood of war on his belt about his waist, and on his sandals on his feet. 1 Kin 2:6 "So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray hair go down to Sheol in peace. |