Nehr · 2 Samuel 18

2 Samuel 18:5

And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

— 2 Samuel 18:5, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. All the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the king chargeth Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai, saying, 'Gently--for me, for the youth, for Absalom;' and all the people heard in the king's charging all the heads concerning Absalom.

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