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A Deliberate Snub
Commentators unanimously note that David intentionally gives the command to pursue Sheba to Abishai, not Joab. This was a direct result of David's displeasure with Joab for killing Absalom and his attempt to replace him as commander, revealing the deep rift between the king and his general.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:6
18th Century
Theologian
To Abishai — Probably, because the king was on bad terms with Joab and wished to remove him from his position as captain of the army, he gav…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:6
19th Century
Bishop
David said to Abishai. David is determined to bypass Joab. Therefore, when Amasa fails in this crisis, which requires immediate ac…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:6
17th Century
Pastor
And David said to Abishai
For it seems he would have nothing to say to Joab, being displeased with him for slaying A…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 20:4–13
17th Century
Minister
Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. The more premeditation there is in a sin, the worse it is. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interests of both the k…