2 Samuel 18:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Joab said, 'I'm not going to waste any more time with you.' He took three spears in his hand and drove them through Absalom's heart while he was still alive, hanging there in the oak tree.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joab decides to end the conversation and kills Absalom by stabbing him with three spears while he's trapped in the tree.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Absalom had been caught by his hair in an oak tree while fleeing on his mule after his army was defeated. Despite David's orders to deal gently with Absalom, Joab (David's military commander) chose to kill him to end the civil war.

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