2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and one under Ittai, the man from Gath. He tried to escape on his mule, but as he rode beneath the thick branches of a great tree, his hair[c] got caught in the tree. He tried to escape on his mule, but as he rode beneath the thick branches of a great tree, his hair[c] got caught in the tree. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. So they quickly escaped to Bahurim, where a man hid them down inside a well in his courtyard. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 2 Samuel 14:19 "Did Joab put you up to this?" 18 David now mustered the men who were with him and appointed generals and captains[a] to lead them. 18 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. 2 Samuel 18 Absalom’s Defeat and Death 1 David now mustered the men who were with him and appointed generals and captains to lead them. 2 Samuel depicts David as a true (though imperfect) representative of the ideal theocratic king. The battle raged all across the countryside, and more men died because of the forest than were killed by the sword. Just as I was your father’s adviser, now I … 4 “If you think that’s the best plan, I’ll do it,” the king answered. He tried to escape on his mule, but as he rode beneath the thick branches of a great oak, his head got caught. 16 Then Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men returned from chasing the army of Israel. 18 During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. 28 Then Ahimaaz cried out to the king, “Everything is all right!” He bowed before the king with his face to the ground and said, “Praise to the Lord your God, who has handed over the rebels who dared to stand against my lord the king.”, 29 “What about young Absalom?” the king demanded. 21 Then Joab said to a man from Ethiopia,[f] “Go tell the king what you have seen.” The man bowed and ran off. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Joab finally said, "All right, go ahead." “Is he all right?”, And the Ethiopian replied, “May all of your enemies, my lord the king, both now and in the future, share the fate of that young man!”, 33 [g]The king was overcome with emotion. The king told his troops, "I am going out with you." Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Chapter Parallel Compare. Then he took three daggers and plunged them into Absalom’s heart as he dangled, still alive, in the great tree. As he looked, he saw a lone man running toward them. 9 During the battle, Absalom happened to come upon some of David’s men. 2 Samuel 18:15 - NLT - Ten of Joab's young armor bearers then surrounded... Study verse in the New Living Translation 2 Samuel 18:24 While David was sitting between the inner and outer gates of the town, the watchman climbed to the roof of the gateway by the wall. What are the benefits of creating an account? 2 Samuel 18:18 During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. As the king was about to cross the river, Shimei fell down before him. So Ahimaaz stepped aside. The king told his troops, “I am going out with you.”, 3 But his men objected strongly. 2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and one under Ittai, the man from Gath. 18 During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. New Living Translation 2 Samuel 18:8. He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. So Ahimaaz took the less demanding route by way of the plain and ran to Mahanaim ahead of the Ethiopian. 1 David now mustered the men who were with him and appointed generals and captains 1 to lead them. 18 “I’m here because I belong to the man who is chosen by the Lord and by all the men of Israel,” Hushai replied. The king told his troops, “I … And all Israel fled to their homes. 18 During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. 8 The battle raged all across the countryside, and more men died because of the forest than were killed by the sword. 2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah… 25 He shouted the news down to David, and the king replied, “If he is alone, he has news.”, As the messenger came closer, 26 the watchman saw another man running toward them. 19 “And anyway, why shouldn’t I serve you? He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. All rights reserved. 3 my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.. 2 Samuel 18:24 24 While David was sitting between the inner and outer gates of the town, the watchman climbed to the roof of the gateway by the wall. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 2 Samuel 18:18 NLT During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Softcover, My First Hands-on Bible--soft leather-look, bold blue, NLT Every Man's Bible Messenger Edition, Leatherlike, Contemporary Comparative Side-by-Side Bible: NIV/NKJV/NLT/The Message, Bonded leather, burgundy. 22 But Ahimaaz continued to plead with Joab, “Whatever happens, please let me go, too.”, “Why should you go, my son?” Joab replied. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 4 “If you think that’s the best plan, I’ll do it,” the king answered. Learn more. Chapter 18 Absalom’s Defeat and Death David now mustered the men who were with him and appointed generals and captains* to lead them. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. “He is a good man and comes with good news,” the king replied. I would have rewarded you with ten pieces of silver[d] and a hero’s belt!”, 12 “I would not kill the king’s son for even a thousand pieces of silver,[e]” the man replied to Joab. 23 “Yes, but let me go anyway,” he begged. 2 Samuel 7:18-29. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! So Ahimaaz stepped aside. His mule kept going and left him dangling in the air. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 2Sa 18:2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and one under Ittai, the man from Gath. But I didn’t know what was happening.”. “Is he all right?”, And the Ethiopian replied, “May all of your enemies, my lord the king, both now and in the future, share the fate of that young man!”, 33 [g]The king was overcome with emotion. 18 During his lifetime, Absalom had built a monument to himself in the King’s Valley, for he said, “I have no son to carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and it is known as Absalom’s Monument to this day. 6 So the battle began in the forest of Ephraim, 7 and the Israelite troops were beaten back by David’s men. Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! I would have rewarded you with ten pieces of silver[d] and a hero’s belt!”, 12 “I would not kill the king’s son for even a thousand pieces of silver,[e]” the man replied to Joab. My son, my son Absalom! ... 2Sa 19:18 - They crossed the shallows of the Jordan to bring the king’s household across the river, helping him in every way they could. # 14:2 Hebrew don’t anoint yourself with oil. So he stood alongside the gate of the town as all the troops marched out in groups of hundreds and of thousands. If only I had died instead of you! But I didn’t know what was happening.”. 18 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and prayed, “Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7 New Living Translation (NLT) The Lord ’s Covenant Promise to David. 2 Samuel 18:15 Ten of Joab's young armor bearers then surrounded Absalom and killed him. 2 Samuel 19 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Then he took three daggers and plunged them into Absalom’s heart as he dangled, still alive, in the great tree. He shouted down, “Here comes another one!”, The king replied, “He also will have news.”. 22 But Ahimaaz continued to plead with Joab, “Whatever happens, please let me go, too.”, “Why should you go, my son?” Joab replied. 2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab's brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and one under Ittai, the man from Gath. And all Israel fled to their homes. to lead them. Asahel could run like a gazelle, 19 and he began chasing Abner. Try it for 30 days FREE. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. And the woman replied, "My lord the king, how can I deny it? He went up to the room over the gateway and burst into tears. 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