Benaiah went to the sacred tent of the Lord and said to Joab, “The king orders you to come out!” But Joab answered, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah returned to the king and told him what Joab had said.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the Lord At Gibeon: and said unto him; that is, to Joab:<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Solomon's words to Abiathar, and Abiathar's silence, imply that some recent conspiracies had been entered into. Those who show kindness to God's pe…