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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
So Joab arose and went to Geshur,.... Where Absalom was with his grandfather, the king of the place; see Sa2 13:37,
and brought Absalom to Jerusalem; from thence, which, according to Bunting (t),…
Observe here, I. Orders given for the bringing back of Absalom. The errand on which the woman came to David was so agreeable, and her management of it so very ingenious and surprising, that he was…
Joab sent to bring Absalom back
21. I have done this thing I have granted thy wish and restored Absalom to favour. The "read" text or Qrîhas thou hast done, but the "written" text or Kthîbh(supported…