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39And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

2 Samuel 3:39

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 22-39)

We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David’s deep resentment of it. I. Joab very insolently fell foul upon David for treating with Abner. He happened to be abroad upon service when Abner was with David, pursuing a troop, either of Philistines or of Saul’s party; but, upon his return, he was informed that Abner was just gone ( 2 Sam. 3:22 , 23 ), and that a great many kind th...

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