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2 Samuel 18:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
2 Samuel 18:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
Absalom’s Death
9 Absalom was riding on his mule when he happened to meet David’s soldiers. When the mule went under the tangled branches of a large oak tree, Absalom’s head was caught fast in the tree. The mule under him kept going, so he was suspended in midair.[a] 10 One of the men saw him and informed Joab. He said, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree!”
11 “You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed.[b] “Why didn’t you strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten silver pieces[c] and a belt!”
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