2 Samuel 18:15

New American Bible - revised edition

When ten of Joab’s young armor-bearers closed in on Absalom, and killed him with further blows,

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:10

Now, therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.

2 Samuel 18:14

Joab replied, “I will not waste time with you in this way.” And taking three pikes in hand, he thrust for the heart of Absalom. He was still alive in the tree.

2 Samuel 18:16

Joab then sounded the horn, and the soldiers turned back from the pursuit of the Israelites, because Joab called them to halt.

2 Samuel 19:11

but Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Why, then, should you remain silent about restoring the king to his palace?” When the talk of all Israel reached the king,

Job 20:5

The triumph of the wicked is short and the joy of the impious but for a moment?

Psalm 37:35

I have seen a ruthless scoundrel, spreading out like a green cedar.

Proverbs 17:11

The wicked pursue only rebellion, and a merciless messenger is sent against them.

Proverbs 28:17

Though a person burdened with blood guilt is in flight even to the grave, let no one offer support.

Ecclesiastes 10:8

Whoever digs a pit may fall into it, and whoever breaks through a wall, a snake may bite.