2 Samuel 2:28
“So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Joab blew a trumpet,.... Or caused one to be blown as a signal of a retreat:
and all the people stood still, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 2:25-32
Here, I. Abner, being conquered, meanly begs for a cessation of arms. He rallied the remains of his forces on the top of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
neither fought they any more For the time being only. It was not the final end of the war, which lasted for a long time…