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A Calculated Message
Commentators explain that Joab's message was a masterclass in manipulation. He anticipated David's anger over the foolish military tactic of getting too close to the wall, even preparing a historical example (Abimelech's death) that David might use. The final news of Uriah's death was designed to be the 'good news' that would immediately pacify the king's feigned anger.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 11:21
18th Century
Theologian
Who smote Abimelech ... - This reference indicates that in David’s time, the national annals of that period existed in an accessible form, a…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 11:21
19th Century
Bishop
Who struck down Abimelech? —See Judges 9:53. Joab anticipated David’s anger at his apparent rashness, and charged the messenger, i…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 11:21
17th Century
Pastor
Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth ?
&c.] The same with Jerubbaal, who was Gideon, (Judges 6:32…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 11:14–27
17th Century
Minister
Adulteries often lead to murders, and one wickedness is often covered by another. The beginnings of sin are greatly to be feared, for who knows whe…