Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then Joab said, “I’m not going to wait like this with you.” He took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
Strong's King James
Then said{H559}{(H8799)} Joab{H3097}, I may not tarry{H3176}{(H8686)} thus with thee{H6440}. And he took{H3947}{(H8799)} three{H7969} darts{H7626} in his hand{H3709}, and thrust{H8628}{(H8799)} them through the heart{H3820} of Absalom{H53}, while he was yet alive{H2416} in the midst of the oak{H424}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And Joab saith, ‘Not right—I tarry before thee;’ and he taketh three darts in his hand, and striketh them into the heart of Absalom, while he is alive, in the midst of the oak.
