Then Abner called to Jo'ab, "Shall the sword devour for ever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter? How long will it be before you bid your people turn from the pursuit of their brethren?"

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Abner called to Joab. —It may be that Abner was already considering the expediency of transferring his allegiance to the house of …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Abner called to Joab
For having now a troop of men with him, he could stop with the greater safety; and being o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests will find that they are…

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