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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When one of the men saw what had happened, he told Joab, &#8220I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />One of David’s men saw what had happened and told Joab, “I saw Absalom dangling from a great tree.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it and told Joab, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And a certain man saw <i>it</i>, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now a certain man saw <i>it</i> and told Joab, and said, “I just saw Absalom hanging in a terebinth tree!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a certain man saw <i>him,</i> he informed Joab and said, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When a certain man saw it, he told Joab and said, &#8220Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When a certain man saw <i>it,</i> he told Joab and said, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then a certain man saw <i>it</i>, he told Joab and said, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A certain man saw it and informed Joab, saying, “I saw Absalom hanging in a tree.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of the men saw him and informed Joab. He said, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of the men saw him and informed Joab. He said, &#8220I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!"&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and one of them went and told Joab, "I saw Absalom hanging in a tree!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A man who saw this told Joab, "I saw Absalom hanging in a tree."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />One of David's men saw him and reported to Joab, "Sir, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When one of the soldiers saw what had happened, he told Joab, "I saw Absalom stuck in an oak tree!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, ?I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When one of the men saw this, he reported it to Joab saying, "I saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And someone saw it and told Joab, and said, "Look, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And one man sees, and declares [it] to Joab, and says, “Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And one man seeth, and declareth to Joab, and saith, 'Lo, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And one man will see and announce to Joab, and say, Behold, I saw Absalom suspended in an oak.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And one saw this and told Joab, saying: I saw Absalom hanging upon an oak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then a certain one saw this and reported it to Joab, saying, “I saw Absalom hanging from an oak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Someone saw this and reported to Joab, “I saw Absalom hanging from an oak tree.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A man saw it, and told Joab, “I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it and told Joab and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a man saw and he told Yuab and he said: “I saw Abishlum as he hanged in a branch!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said: 'Behold, I saw Absalom hanging in a terebinth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And a man saw it, and reported to Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Abessalom hanging in an oak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5199" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Absalom Killed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Now Absalom was riding on his mule when he met the servants of David, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so that he was suspended in midair. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">When one</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">he told</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: lə·yō·w·’āḇ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“I just</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lōm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/8518.htm" title="8518: tā·lui (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To hang. A primitive root; to suspend.">hanging</a> <a href="/hebrew/424.htm" title="424: bā·’ê·lāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A terebinth. Feminine of 'ayil; an oak or other strong tree.">in an oak tree!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>“You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed. “Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/9-53.htm">Judges 9:53-54</a></span><br />But a woman dropped an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, crushing his skull. / He quickly called his armor-bearer, saying, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’” So Abimelech’s armor-bearer ran his sword through him, and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">1 Samuel 31:4-5</a></span><br />Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. / When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">2 Samuel 14:26</a></span><br />And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">2 Samuel 17:23</a></span><br />When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">1 Kings 1:52</a></span><br />And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25</a></span><br />So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34</a></span><br />So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">1 Kings 2:46</a></span><br />Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24</a></span><br />Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">2 Kings 11:15</a></span><br />And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Psalm 7:15-16</a></span><br />He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-15.htm">Psalm 9:15</a></span><br />The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-15.htm">Psalm 37:15</a></span><br />But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Matthew 27:5</a></span><br />So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44-46</a></span><br />Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-26.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-3.htm">Terebinth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-13.htm">Tree</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Terebinth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Tree</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-1.htm">David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of ephraim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">Absalom's place</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">David mourns for Absalom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When one of the men saw this</b><br>This phrase indicates the presence of soldiers or followers during the battle between David's forces and those of Absalom. The context is the civil war in Israel, where Absalom, David's son, has rebelled against his father. The "men" refers to David's troops, who were fighting in the forest of Ephraim. The forest setting is significant, as it was dense and treacherous, contributing to the chaos of the battle. The phrase suggests the importance of eyewitness testimony in the narrative, highlighting the role of individuals in the unfolding events.<p><b>he told Joab</b><br>Joab was the commander of David's army and a key military leader throughout David's reign. His role in the narrative is complex; he is both a loyal servant to David and a ruthless enforcer of his own will. Joab's leadership is crucial in the battle against Absalom, and his actions often reflect a pragmatic, if sometimes brutal, approach to maintaining David's kingdom. This phrase underscores the chain of command and the communication necessary in military operations.<p><b>“I just saw Absalom</b><br>Absalom is a central figure in this narrative, known for his rebellion against his father, King David. His character is marked by ambition, charisma, and a tragic downfall. Absalom's rebellion is a fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy to David regarding the consequences of his sin with Bathsheba (<a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10-12</a>). The mention of Absalom here highlights the tension between father and son and the personal nature of the conflict.<p><b>hanging in an oak tree!”</b><br>The image of Absalom hanging in an oak tree is both literal and symbolic. Literally, Absalom's long hair, which he was known for, became entangled in the branches, leaving him vulnerable. Symbolically, this moment represents the downfall of pride and rebellion. The oak tree, a strong and enduring symbol, contrasts with Absalom's fleeting power and ambition. This event fulfills the prophecy of Absalom's demise and serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of rebellion against God's anointed king. The imagery also foreshadows the concept of being "hung on a tree," which in the New Testament is associated with the curse of sin and Christ's redemptive sacrifice (<a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The son of King David, known for his rebellion against his father. His ambition and pride led to his downfall.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, a shrewd and sometimes ruthless military leader.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oak_tree.htm">The Oak Tree</a></b><br>The tree in which Absalom's hair got caught, leading to his vulnerable position and eventual death.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a></b><br>An unnamed soldier who witnessed Absalom's predicament and reported it to Joab.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>The conflict between the forces of David and those loyal to Absalom, culminating in Absalom's defeat.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a></b><br>Absalom's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and ambition. His downfall was directly linked to his desire for power and recognition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David, highlights the importance of obedience to God-ordained authority. Rebellion often leads to chaos and destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty in Justice</a></b><br>Despite Absalom's plans, God's justice prevailed. This reminds us that God is ultimately in control and will bring about justice in His timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_witnesses.htm">The Role of Witnesses</a></b><br>The unnamed man who reported Absalom's situation to Joab played a crucial role in the unfolding events. This highlights the importance of being observant and truthful in our testimonies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_tragic_end_of_sin.htm">The Tragic End of Sin</a></b><br>Absalom's end serves as a reminder that sin, no matter how appealing it may seem, ultimately leads to death and separation from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_absalom's_hair_in_the_tree_plausible.htm">How did Absalom become caught by his head or hair in the oak tree (2 Samuel 18:9), and does this detail conflict with scientific plausibility? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">What is Absalom's Monument?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_joab_defy_david's_order.htm">Why does Joab's direct killing of Absalom contradict David's explicit command to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5, 14), and does this create a moral inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw this,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּרְא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he told</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגֵּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·gêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיוֹאָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I just</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאִ֣יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’î·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hanging</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּל֖וּי</span> <span class="translit">(tā·lui)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8518.htm">Strong's 8518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To suspend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in an oak tree!”</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאֵלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_424.htm">Strong's 424: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oak, other strong tree</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/18-10.htm">2 Samuel 18:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 18:10 A certain man saw it and told (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>