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And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it were better for me to be there still. Now therefore let me see the king`s face; and if there be iniquity in me, let him kill me.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If there be any iniquity. —Absalom makes no acknowledgment of having done wrong, but simply says that this state of half-…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Absalom answered Joab
Neither denying the fact, nor being ashamed of it, nor asking pardon for it; but endeavour…

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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