Joab’s character is strongly brought out in this transaction. He is politic, decided, bold, and unscrupulous, but never needlessly cruel, impulsive…

Far be it from me. —Joab strongly disclaims the idea of any further harm to anyone than the necessary destruction of the rebel She…

And Joab answered and said, far be it from me, far be it from
me
He repeats these wor…

Justly is that place attacked which dares to harbor a traitor; nor will the heart fare better which indulges rebellious lusts that will not have Ch…