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Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.
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Joab's Political Caution
Commentators explain that Joab's repeated refusal to visit Absalom was a calculated move. Knowing King David was still displeased with Absalom, Joab was unwilling to risk the king's anger by advocating for his full restoration to court. He was navigating a delicate political situation and respecting the king's current feelings.
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19th Century
Anglican
He would not come. —Joab felt that he had already gone far enough in procuring Absalom’s return, and, as he still continu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king , &c.] To introduce him into his presence, being uneas…
Presbyterian
By his insolent conduct toward Joab, Absalom brought Joab to plead for him. By his insolent message to the king, he gained his wishes. When parents…
