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You saw him? Why didn&#8217t you strike him to the ground right there? Then I would have had to give you ten shekels of silver and a warrior&#8217s belt.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“What?” Joab demanded. “You saw him there and didn’t kill him? I would have rewarded you with ten pieces of silver and a hero’s belt!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab said to the man who told him, “What, you saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have been glad to give you ten pieces of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest <i>him</i>, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten <i>shekels</i> of silver, and a girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joab said to the man who told him, “You just saw <i>him!</i> And why did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten <i>shekels</i> of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab said to the man who had informed him, “So behold, you saw <i>him!</i> Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? And <i>it would have been</i> my duty to give you ten <i>pieces</i> of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Joab said to the man who had told him, &#8220Now behold, you saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? And I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Joab said to the man who had told him, “Now behold, you saw <i>him!</i> Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? And I would have given you ten <i>pieces</i> of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Joab said to the man who had told him, “Now behold, you saw <i>him</i>! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? And I would have given you ten <i>pieces</i> of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to the man who informed him, “You saw <i>him!</i> Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten <i>pieces</i> of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You just saw him! ” Joab exclaimed. “Why didn’t you strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten silver pieces and a belt! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You just saw him!&#8221 Joab exclaimed. &#8220Why didn&#8217t you strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you 10 silver pieces and a belt!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest it, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten pieces of silver, and a girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab said, "You saw Absalom? Why didn't you kill him? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a special belt." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joab said unto the man that told him, And behold, thou sawest it, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten pieces of silver, and a girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"What! You saw that!" Joab said to the man who told him. "Why didn't you strike him to the ground? Then I would have felt obligated to give you four ounces of silver and a belt."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joab answered, "If you saw him, why didn't you kill him on the spot? I myself would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab asked the man who was reporting to him, "What! You saw him? Why didn't you kill him right then and there? I would've given you ten pieces of silver and a warrior's sash!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?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!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joab replied to the man who was telling him this, "What! You saw this? Why didn't you strike him down right on the spot? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a commemorative belt!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab said to the man who reported it, "Look, you saw this. So why didn?t you strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten pieces of silver, and a belt."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joab said to the man that told him, And behold, thou sawest him, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten shekels of silver, and a girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to the man who told him, “Behold, you saw it, and why didn’t you strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a sash.” <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 Joab says to the man who is declaring [it] to him, “And behold, you have seen—and why did you not strike him there to the earth—and [it would be] on me to give to you ten pieces of silver and one girdle?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joab saith to the man who is declaring it to him, 'And lo, thou hast seen -- and wherefore didst thou not smite him there to the earth -- and on me to give to thee ten silverlings and one girdle?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab will say to the man announcing to him, And behold, thou sawest, and wherefore didst thou not strike him there to the earth? and for me to give to thee ten of silver and one girdle.<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 Joab said to the man that told him: If thou sawest him, why didst thou not stab him to the ground, and I would have given thee ten sicles of silver, and belt? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joab said to the man who had reported it to him, “If you saw him, why did you not stab him to the ground, and I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a belt?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to the man who told him this: “If you saw him, why did you not strike him to the ground on the spot? Then it would have been my duty to give you fifty pieces of silver and a belt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab said to the man who told him, “What, you saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have been glad to give you ten pieces of silver and a belt.”<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 Joab said to the man who told him, When you saw him, why then did you not smite him there and throw him to the ground? And I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a garment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yuab said to the man who told him: “When you saw him, why did you not strike him and throw him on the ground, and I would have given you ten silver pieces and one garment?”<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 Joab said unto the man that told him: 'And, behold, thou sawest it, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have had to give thee ten pieces of silver, and a girdle.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab said to the man who reported it to him, And, behold, thou didst see him: why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten <i>pieces</i> of silver, and a girdle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/18-11.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=5206" 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">10</span>When one of the men saw this, he told Joab, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“You just</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw him!”</a> <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.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lā·’îš (Prep-l, Art:: 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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: ham·mag·gîḏ (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be conspicuous. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></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.">exclaimed.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: ū·mad·dū·a‘ (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">“Why</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.">did you not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kî·ṯōw (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">strike him</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ā·rə·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">to the ground</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘ā·lay (Conj-w:: Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">right there?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I would have given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śā·rāh (Number-ms) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten shekels</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ḵe·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and a</a> <a href="/hebrew/2290.htm" title="2290: wa·ḥă·ḡō·rāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A belt, girdle. Or chagor; and chagowrah; or chagorah; from chagar; a belt.">warrior’s belt!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’…<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="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2-4</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” / This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-30.htm">2 Samuel 14:30-33</a></span><br />Then Absalom said to his servants, “Look, Joab’s field is next to mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire!” And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. / Then Joab came to Absalom’s house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?” / “Look,” said Absalom, “I sent for you and said, ‘Come here. I want to send you to the king to ask: Why have I come back from Geshur? It would be better for me if I were still there.’ So now, let me see the king’s face, and if there is iniquity in me, let him kill me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8-9</a></span><br />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!” / But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-7</a></span><br />So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-34</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” / 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="/judges/9-54.htm">Judges 9:54</a></span><br />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_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18-19</a></span><br />So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, / saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-51.htm">1 Kings 1:51-53</a></span><br />It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / 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.” / So King Solomon summoned Adonijah down from the altar, and he came and bowed down before King Solomon, who said to him, “Go to your home.”<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="/matthew/26-15.htm">Matthew 26:15</a></span><br />and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / 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="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18-19</a></span><br />(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. / This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-30.htm">John 18:30-31</a></span><br />“If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” / “You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joab said to the man that told him, And, behold, you saw him, and why did you not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given you ten shekels of silver, and a girdle.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/leviticus/2-6.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-28.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-19.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-13.htm">Sawest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Warrior's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">Belt</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-14.htm">Bits</a> <a href="/esther/2-20.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-28.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-40.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-28.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-9.htm">Sawest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/psalms/120-4.htm">Warrior's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">Wherefore</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>You just saw him!</b><br>Joab's exclamation indicates urgency and surprise. The context is the battle between David's forces and those loyal to Absalom. Joab, David's military commander, is addressing a soldier who had the opportunity to kill Absalom, David's rebellious son. This moment highlights the tension between loyalty to the king and the practicalities of warfare. The soldier's hesitation reflects the complexity of the situation, as Absalom is both an enemy and the king's son.<p><b>Why did you not strike him to the ground right there?</b><br>Joab questions the soldier's decision not to kill Absalom when he had the chance. This reflects the brutal realities of ancient warfare, where decisive action was often necessary. The phrase "strike him to the ground" suggests a lethal blow, emphasizing the expectation of swift justice in battle. Joab's question also underscores the importance of eliminating threats to the kingdom, even if they are family.<p><b>I would have given you ten shekels of silver</b><br>The offer of ten shekels of silver indicates a significant reward for killing Absalom. In ancient Israel, silver was a common medium of exchange, and this amount would have been a substantial incentive. This reflects the value placed on removing Absalom as a threat. The use of silver as a reward also connects to other biblical instances where silver is used as payment, such as Judas's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, highlighting themes of betrayal and loyalty.<p><b>and a warrior’s belt!</b><br>The warrior's belt symbolizes honor and status among soldiers. In ancient times, a belt was not only functional but also a sign of a warrior's prowess and achievements. Joab's promise of a belt suggests recognition and elevation within the military ranks. This offer highlights the cultural importance of honor and reputation in the ancient Near Eastern context, where such symbols were highly prized. The belt can also be seen as a type of reward for faithfulness and bravery, drawing a parallel to the spiritual armor described in <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a>, where the belt of truth is part of the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. He is a central figure in the events surrounding Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The son of King David who rebelled against his father, leading to a civil war in Israel. His rebellion and subsequent death are pivotal events in 2 Samuel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_unnamed_man.htm">The unnamed man</a></b><br>A soldier who reported seeing Absalom hanging in a tree but refrained from killing him, respecting King David's command to deal gently with Absalom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_forest_of_ephraim.htm">The forest of Ephraim</a></b><br>The location where the battle between David's forces and Absalom's forces took place, leading to Absalom's death.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rebellion_of_absalom.htm">The rebellion of Absalom</a></b><br>A significant event in Israel's history where Absalom sought to overthrow his father, King David, resulting in a tragic conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>The unnamed soldier's decision to spare Absalom reflects a respect for King David's authority and command. As Christians, we are called to respect and honor those in authority over us, even when it is challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Absalom's rebellion against his father serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive nature of pride and ambition. It reminds us to examine our own hearts for rebellion against God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_vengeance.htm">The Dangers of Vengeance</a></b><br>Joab's willingness to kill Absalom for a reward highlights the dangers of taking vengeance into our own hands. We are reminded to trust in God's justice and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_courage.htm">Moral Courage</a></b><br>The soldier's refusal to kill Absalom, despite the potential reward, demonstrates moral courage. We are encouraged to stand firm in our convictions, even when faced with pressure or temptation.<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/do_findings_confirm_2_samuel_18_events.htm">Do archaeological findings or historical records outside the Bible provide evidence confirming or contradicting the events described in 2 Samuel 18?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David's claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20-24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_mighty_men_of_david.htm">Who were the mighty men of David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A girdle.</span> This was an important article of dress (<a href="/ezekiel/23-15.htm">Ezekiel 23:15</a>), and was often richly embroidered. Absalom's death was well deserved, and there can be little doubt that, if he had gained the victory, he would have massacred David and all his family. The dishonour done to his father at Jerusalem was even intended by Ahithophel to render all reconciliation impossible. But Joab was disobeying the king's express orders, and as Absalom was incapable of making resistance, he ought to have taken him prisoner, and left it to David to decide what his punishment should be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/18-11.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">“You just</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 him!”</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאִ֔יתָ</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’î·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second 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">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">exclaimed.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Why</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַדּ֛וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mad·dū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Why? for what reason?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did you not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strike him</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכִּית֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the ground</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑רְצָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rə·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">right there?</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I would have given</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֤תֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ṯeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">לְךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">ten [shekels]</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשָׂ֣רָה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶ֔סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ḵe·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine 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">warrior's belt!”</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲגֹרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ḡō·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2290.htm">Strong's 2290: </a> </span><span class="str2">A belt, girdle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/18-11.htm">2 Samuel 18:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 18:11 Joab said to the man who told (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/18-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 18:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 18:12" /></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>