2 Samuel 18:5 meaning and explanation
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.
2 Samuel 18:5, Berean Standard Bible
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David gives this order as his army marches out to fight the forces of his son Absalom, who has seized the throne. Having been persuaded to stay behind in the city, he speaks to his three commanders, Joab, Abishai and Ittai, asking that the young man be treated gently for the king's sake.
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