2 Samuel 18:10
2 Samuel 18:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak.”
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Read Full Chapter →A soldier who witnesses Absalom hanging in the tree reports it to Joab.
What Does 2 Samuel 18:10 Mean?
One of David's men comes upon Absalom trapped in the oak and, rather than acting himself, brings word to Joab the commander. He reports plainly what he has seen.
The man's restraint reflects the weight of David's public charge to spare Absalom. He will not lift his hand against the king's son on his own authority. There is honor in pausing before an irrevocable deed, in carrying a matter to those responsible rather than seizing it in the heat of the moment.
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What does 2 Samuel 18:10 mean?
A soldier who witnesses Absalom hanging in the tree reports it to Joab.