Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And ten young men that bare Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And ten young men that bare Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And ten young men, servants of Joab, came round Absalom and put an end to him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And ten young men that bore Joab's armour surrounded and smote Absalom, and killed him.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And ten young men that bore Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Ten young men who bore Joab's armor compassed about and struck Absalom, and killed him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And they go round -- ten youths bearing weapons of Joab -- and smite Absalom, and put him to death.