2 Samuel 18:5

The king ordered Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Treat young Absalom gently for me.” All the men heard the king giving orders to each of his commanders about Absalom.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

4“I will do whatever you think best,” the king replied. The king stood beside the gate while all his men marched out by hundreds and by thousands.

6David's army marched out to face the Israelites in battle, which was fought in the forest of Ephraim.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 21:18If someone has an obstinate and rebellious son who doesn't obey his parents and doesn't obey them even when he's punished,

2 Samuel 17:1Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set off in pursuit of David tonight.

2 Samuel 18:12But the man replied, “Even if you gave me a thousand shekels of silver, I wouldn't hurt the king's son. We all heard the king give the order to you, Abishai, and Ittai, ‘Look after young Absalom for me.’

Psalms 103:13Like a loving father, the Lord is kind and compassionate to those who follow him.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 18:2-9

Preparations for Battle. ( b. c. 1023.) 1 And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. 2 And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also. 3 But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away,… Read the whole commentary →

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