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2 Samuel 14:31

2 Samuel 14:31
Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house,.... Provoked at what he had done, and to know the reason of it; and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 14:28-33

Three years Absalom had been an exile from his father-in-law, and now two years a prisoner at large in his own house,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 14:29-33

Absalom readmitted to David's presence through Joab's mediation

29. he would not come to him Not choosing to incur…