I swear by the Lord. —The statement which Joab emphasizes with this solemn oath is not that he will lead the people into …

Now therefore arise, go forth
Arise from his couch, he was watering with his tears, and go forth from his house, whe…

To continue to lament for such a bad son as Absalom was very unwise and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper respect and deferen…