Revised Literal Translation

2 Samuel 18:14-15

14Then 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.1 2

15And ten young men that bare Joab’s armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

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Notes

1. 2 Samuel 18:14 with…: Heb. before thee. ↩
2. 2 Samuel 18:14 midst: Heb. heart. ↩

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 18

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
John Wesley’s Notes
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
EGW Writings