2 Samuel 18:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NASB

But the king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the people heard when the king commanded all the commanders regarding Absalom.

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John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And the king commanded Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai
His three generals, to whom he had committed his army divided in…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

How does David render good for evil! Absalom desired that only David be struck down; David desired that only Absalom be spared. This seems to be a …