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The Journey of Reconciliation
Commentators note the practical reality of this verse. Joab undertook a significant journey from Jerusalem to Geshur, a distance estimated by one scholar to be about 88 miles, to retrieve Absalom. This physical journey underscores the deliberate action required to initiate reconciliation.
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2 Samuel
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 14:23
17th Century
Pastor
So Joab arose and went to Geshur
Where Absalom was with his grandfather, the king of the place; see ([Reference 2 Sa…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 14:21–24
17th Century
Minister
David was inclined to favor Absalom, yet, for the honor of his justice, he could not do so except when an appeal was made on his behalf, which may …