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2 Samuel 14:1

2 Samuel 14:1
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now Joab the son of Zeruiah,.... The general of David's army:

perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom; and longed to have him returned, though he knew not how to bring it about with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 14:1-20

Here is, I. Joab's design to get Absalom recalled out of banishment, his crime pardoned, and his attainder reversed, Sa2 14:1. Joab made himself very busy in this affair. 1. As a courtier that was…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Sa 14:1-20. Joab's stratagem to procure Absalom's recall

1. that the king's heart was toward Absalom This verse like the preceding one admits of two widely different explanations. (1) If the…