2 Samuel 20:20

And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:20

BSB
"Far be it!" Joab declared. "Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!
AKJV
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
CPDV
And responding, Joab said: "May this be far, may this be far from me! May I not cast down, and may I not demolish.
ERV
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
NHEB
Joab answered, "Far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy.
SMT
And Joab will say, Far be it, far be it to me, if I shall swallow up and if I shall destroy.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:20

AndJoabH3097Proper Name MasculineansweredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbFarbeitH2486InterjectionfarbeitH2486InterjectionfrommethatIshouldswallowupH1104VerbordestroyH7843Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 20:20
Summary
Commander denies intent to destroy innocent people
Place
Abel of Bethmaachah
Event
Joab denies destructive intentions
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative