2 Samuel 18:5

Modern English Version

The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Deal gently with the young man Absalom.” All of the people heard the king instruct the commanders concerning Absalom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:11

David then said to Abishai and to all of his servants, “Behold, my son who came from my own body seeks my life, and now also this Benjamite. Leave him alone and let him curse if the Lord has so instructed him.

2 Samuel 17:14

Then Absalom and all of the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than the advice of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had decided to undermine the prudent advice of Ahithophel, so that the Lord might bring calamity to Absalom.

2 Samuel 18:12

The man said to Joab, “Not even if I had felt the weight of a thousand shekels of silver in my hand would I have laid a hand on the king’s son. In our hearing the king commanded you, Abishai, and Ittai saying: Beware lest anyone touch the young man Absalom!

2 Samuel 19:1

It was told to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.”

Psalm 103:13

As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they divided His clothes by casting lots.