And ten of Joab’s armour-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.
2 Samuel 18:16 - New International Version (Anglicised) Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped pursuing Israel, for Joab halted them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops returned from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained and spared them. American Standard Version (1901) And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people. Common English Bible Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped chasing the Israelites, because Joab held them back. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and he held back the people, lest they pursue Israel in their flight, for he was willing to spare the multitude. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Joab sounded the trumpet, and kept back the people from pursuing after Israel in their flight, being willing to spare the multitude. |
And ten of Joab’s armour-bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.
So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the troops came to a halt; they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.
Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bikri and threw it to Joab. So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.
Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?