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Afterward, when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before Yahweh forever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner:
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David's Public Declaration
Commentators emphasize that David's declaration of innocence was immediate, public, and emphatic. He called God to witness to make it clear to everyone that he had no part in Abner's murder. This was not just a personal statement but a crucial political act to prevent the fragile union of the kingdoms from collapsing.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
I and my kingdom are guiltless. —This was true. Joab’s act was entirely without David’s knowledge, and was not only against his will on mo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And afterward, when David heard [it] That Joab had sent to fetch Abner back, and that he had stabbed him in the gate…
Presbyterian
Judgments are prepared for such scorners as Abner; but Joab, in what he did, acted wickedly. David laid Abner's murder deeply to heart and in many …
