Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
All the people
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Bible References
Deal gently
2 Samuel 16:11
And David said to Abishai, and to all his slaves, Behold, my son, who came forth of my bowels, seeks my life; how much more now a son of Jemini? Let him alone, and let him curse, for the LORD has bidden him.
2 Samuel 17:1
Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night,
Deuteronomy 21:18
When anyone has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother and when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them,
Psalm 103:13
Like as a father has mercy upon his children, so the LORD has mercy upon those that fear him.
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots.
All the people
2 Samuel 18:12
And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in my hand, yet I would not put forth my hand against the king's son, for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that no one touch the young man Absalom.
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2 Samuel 19:1
And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.