Nehr · 2 Samuel 18

2 Samuel 18:14

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.

— 2 Samuel 18:14, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Then said Joab, I may not wait thus with you. 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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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 <FI>is<Fi> alive, in the midst of the oak.

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