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2 Samuel 3:23

2 Samuel 3:23
When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

When Joab and all the host that was with him were come,.... To Hebron, or rather to David's court; for their coming to…

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, 1882–1921

When Joab, &c. Probably Abner had intentionally chosen a time for his visit, when he knew that Joab was absent from…