2 Samuel 14:32 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

Ab'salom answered Jo'ab, "Behold, I sent word to you, `Come here, that I may send you to the king, to ask, "Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me to be there still." Now therefore let me go into the presence of the king; and if there is guilt in me, let him kill me.'"

Commentaries

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

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

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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