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Therefore he said to his servants, Behold, Joab`s field is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire. Absalom`s servants set the field on fire.
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A Destructive Character Revealed
Commentators unanimously describe Absalom's act of burning Joab's field as a revelation of his deeply flawed character. They label him as 'lawless,' 'unscrupulous,' 'revengeful,' and 'insolent.' This destructive act was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern, showing he was a dangerous man willing to harm others to get his way.
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19th Century
Anglican
Set it on fire. —Absalom’s stratagem for obtaining an interview with Joab was perfectly successful, but would only have been resor…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore he said unto his servants That did his business for him in the field, in keeping his flocks, and tilling h…
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…
