◄ 2 Samuel 18:5 ►
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.
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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 king's son. 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."

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Deal gently

2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and all his servants, "Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

2 Samuel 17:1-4, 14
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. . . .

Deuteronomy 21:18-21
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother, or listen to them when disciplined, . . .

Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

all the people

1 Samuel 18:12
So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.

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