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Then he took three daggers and plunged them into Absalom’s heart as he dangled, still alive, in the great tree. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Joab said, “I will not waste time like this with you.” And he took three javelins in his hand and thrust them into the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Joab said, “I cannot linger with you.” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through Absalom’s heart, while he was still alive in the midst of the terebinth tree. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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 still alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Joab said, &#8220I will not waste time here with you.&#8221 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. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Joab said, “I will not wait around here before 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. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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 chest. While Absalom was still alive in the oak tree, <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joab said, &#8220I&#8217m not going to waste time with you!&#8221 He then took three spears in his hand and thrust them into Absalom&#8217s heart while he was still alive in the oak tree, <a href="/asv/2_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joab said, "I'm not going to waste any more time on you!" Absalom was still alive, so Joab took three spears and stuck them through Absalom's chest. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Joab said, "I shouldn't waste time with you like this." He took three sharp sticks and plunged them into Absalom's heart while he was still alive in the tree. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I'm not going to waste any more time with you," Joab said. He took three spears and plunged them into Absalom's chest while he was still alive, hanging in the oak tree. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> "There's no reason to wait for you!" Joab retorted. Then he took three spears in his hand and stabbed Absalom in the heart while he was still alive, dangling from the branches of the oak tree. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Joab declared, ?I am not going to wait like this with you!? And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. <a href="/net/2_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Joab replied, "I will not wait around like this for you!" He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the middle of Absalom while he was still alive in the middle of the oak tree. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Joab said, "I'm not going to waste time with you." So he took three sharp sticks in his hand and thrust them into the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. <a href="/web/2_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Joab said, “I’m not going to wait like this with you.” He took three darts in his hand and thrust them through Absalom’s heart while he was still alive in the middle of the oak. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joab says, “[It is] not right [that] I linger before you”; and he takes three darts in his hand, and strikes them into the heart of Absalom, while he [is] alive, in the midst of the oak. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joab saith, 'Not right -- I tarry before thee;' and he taketh three darts in his hand, and striketh them into the heart of Absalom, while he is alive, in the midst of the oak. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joab will say, I will not delay before thee. And he will take three spears in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom, he yet living in the heart of the oak.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joab said: Not as thou wilt, but will set upon him in thy sight. So he took three lances in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom: and whilst he yet panted for life, sticking on the oak, <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Joab said, “It will not be as you wish. Instead, I will be assailing him in your sight.” Then he took three lances in his hand, and he fixed them in the heart of Absalom. And while he was still clinging to life upon the oak, <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Joab replied, “I will not waste time with you in this way.” And taking three pikes in hand, he thrust for the heart of Absalom. He was still alive in the tree. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joab said, “I will not waste time like this with you.” He took three spears in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom, while he was still alive in the oak.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Joab said to him, That is not true, I will do it now myself. Then Joab took three darts in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive and hanging from the oak. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yuab said to him: “I shall not stay thus in front of you!” And Yuab took three rods in his hand and he struck them into the heart of Abishlum while he was alive and hanging in the branch<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said Joab: 'I may not tarry thus with thee.' And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the terebinth. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joab said, I will begin this; I will not thus remain with thee. And Joab took three darts in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Abessalom, while he was yet alive in the heart of the oak. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5245" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Absalom Killed</a> …13If I had jeopardized my own life—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have abandoned me.” 14<a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">But 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.">declared,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“I am not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: ’ō·ḥî·lāh (V-Hifil-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">going to wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">like this</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">with you!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">And he took</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šə·ḇā·ṭîm (N-mp) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">spears</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: bə·ḵap·pōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">in his hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: way·yiṯ·qā·‘êm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">and thrust them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lêḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">through the heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">of Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·w·ḏen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">while he was still</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay (Adj-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">alive</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lêḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/424.htm" title="424: hā·’ê·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A terebinth. Feminine of 'ayil; an oak or other strong tree.">in the oak tree.</a> 15And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/judges/9-53.htm">Judges 9:53-54</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">1 Samuel 31:4</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">1 Kings 2:25</a> So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he struck down Adonijah and he died. <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34</a> So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">1 Kings 2:46</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10</a> Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10</a> Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/1_samuel/18-11.htm">1 Samuel 18:11</a> and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. <a href="/1_samuel/19-10.htm">1 Samuel 19:10</a> Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">1 Samuel 20:33</a> Then Saul hurled his spear at Jonathan to kill him. So Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David. <a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8</a> Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!” <a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a> Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there. <a href="/matthew/27-5.htm">Matthew 27:5</a> So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18</a> (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with you. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the middle of the oak.with thee [heb] before thee <a href="/2_samuel/18-5.htm">2 Samuel 18:5</a> 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.<a href="/judges/4-21.htm">Judges 4:21</a> Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died.<a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Judges 5:26,31</a> She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples… midst [heb] heart<a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Matthew 12:40</a> For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-20.htm">Absalom's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-22.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Darts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/joel/3-10.htm">Javelins</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/judges/3-21.htm">Plunged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-19.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Terebinth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-28.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Absalom's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Darts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/esther/5-12.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/job/41-29.htm">Javelins</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-14.htm">Oak</a> <a href="/hosea/5-2.htm">Plunged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Spears</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-14.htm">Terebinth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Thrust</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-20.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 18</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/18-1.htm">David viewing the armies in their march gives them charge of Absalom</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">The Israelites are sorely smitten in the wood of ephraim</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Absalom, hanging in an oak is slain by Joab, and cast into a pit</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/18-18.htm">Absalom's place</a> 19. <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Ahimaaz and Cushi bring tidings to David</a> 33. <a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">David mourns for Absalom</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” Joab, the commander of David's army, is known for his decisive and often ruthless actions. His impatience here reflects his pragmatic approach to leadership and warfare. Joab's decision to act swiftly contrasts with David's earlier instructions to deal gently with Absalom, highlighting Joab's prioritization of military strategy over personal loyalty. This moment underscores the tension between Joab and David, which is a recurring theme in their relationship.And he took three spears in his hand The use of three spears signifies a thorough and determined action. In biblical numerology, the number three often represents completeness or perfection. Joab's choice to use three spears may symbolize his intent to ensure the finality of Absalom's demise. Spears were common weapons in ancient warfare, and their mention here emphasizes the violent and direct nature of Joab's actions.and thrust them through the heart of Absalom The heart, in biblical terms, is often seen as the center of life and emotion. By targeting Absalom's heart, Joab ensures his death, symbolizing the end of Absalom's rebellion and the threat to David's kingdom. This act of violence fulfills the consequences of Absalom's earlier actions, including his rebellion against his father, David. It also serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities of ancient Near Eastern politics and warfare.while he was still alive in the oak tree. Absalom's entanglement in the oak tree is a vivid image of his downfall. The oak tree, a symbol of strength and endurance, ironically becomes the instrument of Absalom's demise. This scene can be seen as a divine intervention, where nature itself plays a role in executing justice. Absalom's predicament in the tree also echoes themes of pride and downfall found throughout scripture, such as in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. He plays a crucial role in the events surrounding Absalom's rebellion. 2. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> The son of King David who rebelled against his father, seeking to usurp the throne. His rebellion leads to a civil war in Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_oak_tree.htm">The Oak Tree</a> The place where Absalom becomes entangled by his hair, leaving him vulnerable and ultimately leading to his death. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_battle_in_the_forest_of_ephraim.htm">The Battle in the Forest of Ephraim</a> The setting of the conflict between David's forces and Absalom's army, where Absalom meets his demise. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, father of Absalom, who is deeply grieved by the rebellion and the eventual death of his son.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a> Absalom's account is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and rebellion against God's anointed leadership. His ambition leads to his downfall, reminding us to submit to God's authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_justice_and_mercy.htm">The Complexity of Justice and Mercy</a> Joab's decision to kill Absalom, despite David's desire to spare him, highlights the tension between justice and mercy. It challenges us to consider how we balance these in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Joab's actions, while decisive, also show the potential for leaders to act independently of their superiors. This serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and alignment with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_pain_of_parental_grief.htm">The Pain of Parental Grief</a> David's grief over Absalom's death, despite his son's rebellion, illustrates the deep love and pain parents can experience. It encourages us to pray for and support families in crisis.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 18</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'ask_not,_have_not'_mean.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a> <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 href="/q/how_did_david_regain_credibility_post-revolt.htm">How could David’s leadership remain credible after Absalom’s revolt if so many suddenly switched allegiance back, as stated in 2 Samuel 19:14?</a> <a href="/q/what's_absalom's_spirit's_essence.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) I may not tarry thus.--Joab evidently feels the home-thrusts made by the man in the argument, but, determined on his deed of violence, he sees that it is worse than useless to delay. His act was simply murder. In a lawless age it was defensible as the one act which terminated the rebellion and made a renewal of it impossible, and destroyed a traitor and would-be parricide who was likely otherwise to escape punishment; but it was a distinct disobedience of express orders, and Joab's taking the execution into his own hands was wilful and deliberate murder.Three darts.--The word means a rod or staff. Also the word heart is the same as the following word midst, and is not therefore to be taken too literally. Joab seized such sticks as were at hand in the wood and thrust them into Absalom, giving him most painful and probably mortal wounds, but not instantly killing him. Then (<a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm" title="And ten young men that bore Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.">2Samuel 18:15</a>) the ten men who had Joab's armour and weapons came up and finally killed Absalom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Three darts; Hebrew, three staves (see <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21</a>). The weapons of the ancients were of a very inferior kind, and stakes sharpened at the end and hardened in the fire were used by the infantry, until the increasing cheapness of iron made it possible to supply them with pikes. Joab's act was not one of intentional cruelty, but, picking up the first weapons that came to hand, he hurried away to kill his victim. His thrusts with these pointed sticks were brutal, and inflicted mortal wounds; but as they were not immediately fatal, Joab's armour bearers, who had followed him, and who had with them Joab's own better weapons, were called upon to put an end to Absalom's sufferings. His heart does not mean that organ anatomically, but the middle of his body. So at the end of the verse, in the midst of the oak, is, in the Hebrew, in the heart of the terebinth. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But Joab יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites declared, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I am not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no going to wait אֹחִ֣ילָה (’ō·ḥî·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> To wait, to be patient, hope like this כֵ֖ן (ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus with you!” לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face And he took וַיִּקַּח֩ (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take three שְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice spears שְׁבָטִ֜ים (šə·ḇā·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe in his hand בְּכַפּ֗וֹ (bə·ḵap·pōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan and thrust them וַיִּתְקָעֵם֙ (way·yiṯ·qā·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman through the heart בְּלֵ֣ב (bə·lêḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of Absalom אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites while he was still עוֹדֶ֥נּוּ (‘ō·w·ḏen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more alive חַ֖י (ḥay) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life in the oak tree. הָאֵלָֽה׃ (hā·’ê·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_424.htm">Strong's 424: </a> An oak, other strong tree <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 18:14 Then said Joab I may not wait (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:15" /></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>