2-samuel 18:16

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And Joab had the horn sounded, and the people came back from going after Israel, for Joab kept them back.

Webster's Revision

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel: for Joab restrained the people.

World English Bible

Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

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Clarke's 2-samuel 18:16 Bible Commentary

Joab blew the trumpet - He knew that the rebellion was now extinguished by the death of Absalom; and was not willing that any farther slaughter should be made of the deluded people.

Barnes's 2-samuel 18:16 Bible Commentary

Blew the trumpet - To stop the pursuit and slaughter 2 Samuel 2:28; 2 Samuel 20:22.