2 Samuel 18:11

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘You just saw him! ’ Joab exclaimed.  ‘Why didn’t you strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten silver pieces  and a belt! ’

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:10

One of the men saw him and informed Joab. He said, ‘I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree! ’

2 Samuel 18:12

The man replied to Joab, ‘Even if I had the weight of a thousand pieces of silver  in my hand, I would not raise my hand against the king’s son. For we heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, “Protect the young man Absalom for me.”  ,

2 Samuel 19:13

And tell Amasa,  “Aren’t you my flesh and blood?  May God punish me and do so severely if you don’t become commander of my army from now on instead of Joab! ” ’

Proverbs 1:19

Such are the paths of all who make profit dishonestly; it takes the lives of those who receive it.