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This thing isn`t good that you have done. As Yahweh lives, you are worthy to die, because you have not kept watch over your lord, Yahweh`s anointed. Now see where the king`s spear is, and the jar of water that was at his head.
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The Gravity of Negligence
Commentators note that when David says Abner has "not done good," it's a severe understatement (a figure of speech called meiosis). The failure to protect the king was a capital offense, meaning the guards were "worthy to die." This highlights the immense gravity of neglecting one's duties, especially when the well-being of others is at stake.
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1 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This thing [is] not good that you have doneYea, it was very bad, a great fault, and very blameworthy, if he had negl…
Presbyterian
David reasoned seriously and affectionately with Saul. Those who forbid our attendance on God's ordinances do what they can to estrange us from God…