Verse 12

And the man{H376} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Joab{H3097}, Though{H3863} I should receive{H8254}{(H8802)} a thousand{H505} shekels of silver{H3701} in mine hand{H3709}, yet would I not put forth{H7971}{(H8799)} mine hand{H3027} against the king's{H4428} son{H1121}: for in our hearing{H241} the king{H4428} charged{H6680}{(H8765)} thee and Abishai{H52} and Ittai{H863}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Beware{H8104}{(H8798)} that none touch the young man{H5288} Absalom{H53}.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 18:5 : 5 And the king{H4428} commanded{H6680}{(H8762)} Joab{H3097} and Abishai{H52} and Ittai{H863}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Deal gently{H328} for my sake with the young man{H5288}, even with Absalom{H53}. And all the people{H5971} heard{H8085}{(H8804)} when the king{H4428} gave all the captains{H8269} charge{H6680}{(H8763)} concerning{H1697} Absalom{H53}.