2 Samuel 18:15
“And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And ten young men that bare Joab's armour,.... That waited upon him in the battle, to carry his armour, and supply him…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ten young men - smote Absalom and slew him - That is, they all pierced the body; but there could be no life in it after…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:9-18
Here is Absalom quite at a loss, at his wit's end first, and then at his life's end. He that began the fight, big with…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
slew him Absalom's death was unquestionably the speediest and surest means of putting an end to the rebellion; and Joab…