Moreover you know also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, even what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner, and to Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war on his sash that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In his final instructions regarding certain key individuals, David was anxious for the security of his young succe or’s kingdom. He allowed old res…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What Joab ... did.—The charge concerning Joab has a certain righteousness in it. David could not—probably since Joab’s knowledge o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did unto me. In slaying Absalom, contrary to his orders, and in b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei did not stem from personal anger, but were for the security of Solomon's throne. Joab had committed…

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