Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” And all the people heard the king’s orders to each of the commanders regarding Absalom.
World English Bible (WEB)
The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom.” All the people heard when the king commanded all the captains concerning Absalom.
Strong's King James
And the king{H4428} commanded{H6680}{(H8762)} Joab{H3097} and Abishai{H52} and Ittai{H863}, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Deal gently{H328} for my sake with the young man{H5288}, even with Absalom{H53}. And all the people{H5971} heard{H8085}{(H8804)} when the king{H4428} gave all the captains{H8269} charge{H6680}{(H8763)} concerning{H1697} Absalom{H53}.
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Young's Literal Translation
and the king chargeth Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai, saying, ‘Gently—for me, for the youth, for Absalom;’ and all the people heard in the king’s charging all the heads concerning Absalom.
