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Ten young men who bore Joab`s armor compassed about and struck Absalom, and killed him.
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A Brutal, Certain End
Joab didn't leave Absalom's death to chance. Commentators note that he had his ten armor-bearers surround and repeatedly strike Absalom. This brutal action ensured there was no possibility of rescue and made his death certain. While it was an act of disobedience to David, it was seen as a decisive move to secure the kingdom's peace and the king's safety.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And ten young men that bore Joab's armour That waited upon him in the battle, to carry his armour, and supply him wi…
Presbyterian
Let young people look upon Absalom, hanging on a tree, accursed, forsaken by heaven and earth; there let them read the Lord's abhorrence of rebelli…