2 Samuel 18:16
“And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joab blew the trumpet,.... As the sign of a retreat:
and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; upon the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Blew the trumpet - To stop the pursuit and slaughter 2Sa 2:28; 2Sa 20:22.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Joab blew the trumpet - He knew that the rebellion was now extinguished by the death of Absalom; and was not willing…
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
blew the trumpet Sounded the recall to stop further pursuit. Cp. ch. 2Sa 2:28, 2Sa 20:22.
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