2 Samuel 18:5 - The Scriptures 1998

And the sovereign ordered Yo’aḇ

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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 Bible - Classic Edition

The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders about Absalom.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

The king gave orders to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: “For my sake, protect my boy Absalom.” All the troops heard what the king ordered regarding Absalom to all the commanders.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And the king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, "Preserve for me the boy Absalom." And all the people heard the king commanding all the leaders on behalf of Absalom.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the king commanded Joab, and Abisai, and Ethai, saying: Save me the boy Absalom. And all the people heard the king giving charge to all the princes concerning Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:5 Cross References

2 Samuel 16:11

And Dawiḏ

2 Samuel 17:14

Aḇ

2 Samuel 18:12

But the man answered Yo’aḇ

2 Samuel 19:1

And it was reported to Yo’aḇ

Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion for his children, So יהוה  has compassion for those who fear Him.

Luke 23:34

And יהושע  said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.