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Joab said to the man who told him, Behold, you saw it, and why didn`t you strike him there to the ground? and I would have given you ten [pieces of] silver, and a sash.
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The Price of Disobedience
Commentators explain that Joab's offer was highly valuable. The 'ten pieces of silver' was likely ten shekels, a significant sum. More than just money, the 'girdle' was a costly and honorable gift, often signifying a military promotion and a commission under Joab's command. This was a powerful inducement to disobey the king.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ten shekels - (About 25 shillings.) The word “shekel” is understood, as in Genesis 20:16; Genesis 37:28. See the Exodus 38:24 not…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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and, behold, you saw [h…
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