2 Samuel 18:11

Good News Translation

Joab answered, “If you saw him, why didn't you kill him on the spot? I myself would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:10

One of David's men saw him and reported to Joab, “Sir, I saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!”

2 Samuel 18:12

But the man answered, “Even if you gave me a thousand pieces of silver, I wouldn't lift a finger against the king's son. We all heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘For my sake don't harm the young man Absalom.’

2 Samuel 19:13

David also told them to say to Amasa, “You are my relative. From now on I am putting you in charge of the army in place of Joab. May God strike me dead if I don't!”

Psalm 143:3

My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago.

Proverbs 1:19

Robbery always claims the life of the robber—this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence.