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The news came to Joab; for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he didn`t turn after Absalom. Joab fled to the Tent of Yahweh, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.
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No Refuge for Willful Sin
Commentators explain that while the altar offered sanctuary for some offenses, it was not a refuge for premeditated murder. Joab's flight was in vain because the Law of Moses (Exodus 21:14) explicitly stated that a willful murderer should be taken from the altar and put to death. His past sins, not just his recent treason, caught up with him, showing that some actions place a person outside the bounds of ceremonial protection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Joab followed the example of Adonijab. The tabernacle was now at Gibeon (1 Kings 3:4; 1 Chronicles 16:39).
19th Century
Anglican
Joab had turned.—It is strange that Joab should have been in no danger or anxiety immediately after the actual failure of the cons…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then tidings came to Joab Of the death of Adonijah, and the deposition of Abiathar:
for Joab had …
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