Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the people heard the king’s orders to all the commanders about Absalom.
New American Standard Bible
The king charged Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” And
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
As they were going out, the king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "Treat young Absalom gently for my sake." Everyone heard what the king had ordered his commanders about Absalom.
A Conservative Version
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.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the men heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders about Absalom.
Bible in Basic English
And the king gave orders to Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Because of me, be gentle to the young man Absalom. And this order about Absalom was given in the hearing of all the people.
Darby Translation
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
Julia Smith Translation
And the king will command Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Gently for me to the boy, to Absalom. And all the people heard in the king's commanding all the chiefs for the word of Absalom.
King James 2000
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 the charge concerning Absalom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The king ordered Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "With respect to the young man Absalom, [deal] gently for me." And all the troops heard when the king ordered all of the commanders concerning the matter of Absalom.
Modern King James verseion
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, For my sake be gentle with the young man, with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the commanders charge concerning Absalom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, "Entreat me gently, my son Absalom." And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge over Absalom.
NET Bible
The king gave this order to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: "For my sake deal gently with the young man Absalom." Now the entire army was listening when the king gave all the leaders this order concerning Absalom.
New Heart English Bible
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 commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.
The Emphasized Bible
And the king charged Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently, for my sake, with the young man, even Absolom. And, all the people, heard when the king charged all the captains, for the sake of Absolom.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
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 commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Abishai » Leads a division of david's army against absalom
Family » Examples of fathers' love » David
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified
Home » Examples of fathers' love » David
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 18:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Dies In Battle
4 “I will do whatever you think is best,” the king replied to them. So he stood beside the gate while all the troops marched out by hundreds and thousands. 5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the people heard the king’s orders to all the commanders about Absalom. 6 Then David’s forces marched into the field to engage Israel in battle, which took place in the forest of Ephraim.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
“If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother and doesn’t listen to them even after they discipline him,
2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, “Look, my own son, my own flesh and blood,
2 Samuel 17:1-4
Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out in pursuit of David tonight.
2 Samuel 17:14
Since the Lord had decreed
2 Samuel 18:12
The man replied to Joab, “Even if I had the weight of 1,000 pieces of silver
Psalm 103:13
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.
Luke 23:34
[Then Jesus said,