in that you love those who hate you, and hate those who love you. For you have declared this day, that princes and servants are nothing to you: for this day I perceive that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased you well.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In that you love your enemies, and hate your friends
Which though not strictly true, there was some appearance of it…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To continue to lament for such a bad son as Absalom was very unwise and very unworthy. Joab censures David, but not with proper respect and deferen…

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