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2 Samuel 3:22

2 Samuel 3:22
And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop,.... A troop of robbers, that made an incursion…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 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…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 3:22-27

Abner treacherously murdered by Joab

22. frompursuing a troop Lit. from the troop, i.e. from the foray, or plundering…