2 Samuel 18:16

And Ioab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Ioab helde backe the people.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained the people.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab kept back the people.
- Darby Bible

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel: for Joab restrained the people.
- Webster's Bible

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

And Joab bloweth with a trumpet, and the people turneth back from pursuing after Israel, for Joab hath kept back the people;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Joab blew the horn, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 18:16

18:15 Slew him - The darts did not dispatch him, and therefore they smote him again, and killed him.

18:18 A pillar - To preserve his name; whereas it had been more for his honour if his name had been buried in perpetual oblivion.