So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Neither fought they any more—that is, in this present campaign. In 2 Samuel 3:1, it is said that there wa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So Joab blew a trumpet ;

Or caused one to be blown as a signal of a retreat:

and all the people…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests will find that they are…

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