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Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab`s field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom`s servants set the field on fire.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Set it on fire. —Absalom’s stratagem for obtaining an interview with Joab was perfectly successful, but would only have been resor…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore he said unto his servants
That did his business for him in the field, in keeping his flocks, and tilling h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

By his insolent conduct toward Joab, Absalom brought Joab to plead for him. By his insolent message to the king, he gained his wishes. When parents…

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