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2 Samuel 3:23

2 Samuel 3:23
When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When Joab and all the host that was with him were come,.... To Hebron, or rather to David's court; for their coming to the city is before mentioned; this must be understood not of the whole army, of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 3:22-39

We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it.

I. Joab very insolently fell foul upon David for treating with Abner. He happened to be abroad upon service…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

When Joab, &c. Probably Abner had intentionally chosen a time for his visit, when he knew that Joab was absent from Hebron.