Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake." And all the people heard the king's orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom. Cross References 2 Samuel 18:12 The man replied, "Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, 'Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.' 2 Samuel 19:1 Then it was reported to Joab, "The king is weeping and mourning over Absalom." Treasury of Scripture And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom. Deal gently 2 Samuel 16:11 2 Samuel 17:1-4,14 Deuteronomy 21:18-21 all the people 1 Samuel 18:12 |