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 servants, Behold, my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeks my life; and surely now this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him curse, for Jehovah has spoken to him.
2 Samuel 17:1
And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Please let me choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David tonight.
Deuteronomy 21:18
If a man has a son who is stubborn and rebels, who will not obey his father's voice or his mother's voice, even when they have chastened him he will not listen to them,
Psalm 103:13
As a father pities his children, Jehovah pities those who fear Him.
Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. And parting His clothing, they cast lots.
All the people
2 Samuel 18:12
And the man said to Joab, Though I should receive a thousand silverlings in my hand, yet I would not put forth my hand against the king's son. For in our ears the king charged you and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware you who go against the young man, against Absalom.
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2 Samuel 19:1
And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Absalom.