2 Samuel 3:29 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

May it fall upon the head of Jo'ab, and upon all his father's house; and may the house of Jo'ab never be without one who has a discharge, or who is leprous, or who holds a spindle, or who is slain by the sword, or who lacks bread!"

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The curse of David proves that Joab was not justified as a blood-avenger or goel in taking Abner’s life (2 Samuel 3:27).

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Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Let it rest on the head of Joab. —The strong curse here pronounced by David shows that Joab’s act could not be justified …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Let it rest on the head of Joab
That is, the blood of Abner, who was the shedder of it; let the guilt of it be charg…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Judgments are prepared for such scorners as Abner; but Joab, in what he did, acted wickedly. David laid Abner's murder deeply to heart and in many …

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