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The rest of the people he committed into the hand of Abishai his brother; and they put themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

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Shared Responsibility

Based on Joab entrusting a portion of his army to his brother Abishai, commentator Matthew Henry encourages believers to assist one another in a good cause. This division of labor shows wise delegation and trust, a model for how Christians can work together to face challenges.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 19:11

19th Century

Bishop

They set themselves in array. —Samuel, singular, as in 1 Chronicles 19:10.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 19:11

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 19:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 19:1–19

17th Century

Minister

The history is here repeated which we read in 2 Samuel 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, a…