2 Samuel 18:13
“Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life,.... Or "soul"; he should not only have exposed his life…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The man gives a remarkable incidental testimony to David’s sagacity and penetration (compare 2Sa 14:19), and to Joab’s…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me - This is a strong appeal to Joab's loyalty, and respect for the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:9-18
Here is Absalom quite at a loss, at his wit's end first, and then at his life's end. He that began the fight, big with…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life I should not only have disobeyed the king, but have been false to…
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