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2 Samuel 3:38

2 Samuel 3:38
And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the king said unto his servants,.... His courtiers, giving a reason why he mourned as he did; or "had said" (w), and so is a reason why the people concluded, and were fully satisfied, he had no…

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

2 Samuel 3:38-39

To his confidential servants David speaks his whole mind freely. He feels that some apology is needed for leaving the authors of this heinous crime unpunished. As an excuse for doing so he pleads his…

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