2 Samuel 18:12

New Century Version

The man answered, “I wouldn’t touch the king’s son even if you gave me twenty-five pounds of silver. We heard the king command you, Abishai, and Ittai, ‘Be careful not to hurt young Absalom.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:11

Joab said to him, “You saw him? Why didn’t you kill him and let him fall to the ground? I would have given you a belt and four ounces of silver!”

2 Samuel 18:5

The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Be gentle with young Absalom for my sake.” Everyone heard the king’s orders to the commanders about Absalom.

2 Samuel 19:1

People told Joab, “Look, the king is sad and crying because of Absalom.”