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David prepares his troops, and asks that Absalom be treated gently. A huge battle erupts between the armies in the forests near Mahanaim, but while riding on his mule, Absalom gets caught in a tree by his hair and is stuck hanging there. Although the first people from David's side to discover Absalom like this refuse to harm him, owing to David's request, Joab has no such qualms and kills Absalom.
PEOPLE: David - Joab - Abishai - Ittai - Absalom - Ahimaaz - יהוה YHVH God - Cushi
PLACES: Israel - Wood of Ephraim
RELATED ARTICLES: King David's Warriors - Zeruiah - Gittite - Shekel - Zadok
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