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2 Samuel 3:26

2 Samuel 3:26
And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And when Joab was come out from David,.... Which perhaps he did at once, as soon as ever he had spoken his mind, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The well Sirah - Nowhere else mentioned; according to Josephus, about two and a half miles from Hebron.

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

he sent messengers after Abner No doubt in David's name, pretending to recall him for a further interview. A message…

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