And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Ten young men who bore Joab’s armor surrounded and struck Absalom, and killed him.
- KJV And ten young men that bare Joab’s armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.
- NKJV And ten young men who bore Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, and struck and killed him.
- NASB And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor gathered around and struck Absalom and killed him.
- NLT Ten of Joab’s young armor bearers then surrounded Absalom and killed him.
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Joab's ten armor-bearers surround and finish off Absalom. The rebel prince is fully dispatched.
Overview
The young men who carry Joab's arms complete the killing, ensuring Absalom is dead. The collective act distributes the deed and confirms the end of the threat. With Absalom slain, the rebellion against the LORD's anointed is effectively broken, though at great sorrow to David.
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