1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| II Samuel 18:5 | And the king commanded Joab, and Abisai, and Ethai, saying: Save me the boy Absalom. And all the people heard the king giving charge to all the princes concerning Absalom. | Save me: do not hurt, ver. 12. St. Augustine (Doct. 3:23.) concludes, that David wished to allow his son time for repentance. (Menochius) --- He seems to have been sure of victory. (Abulensis) |