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3:22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came {h} from [pursuing] a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner [was] not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.
(h) From war against the Philistines.
3:22 A troop - Of robbers, or Philistines, who taking advantage of the discord between the houses of Saul and David, made inroads into Judah.
3:22-39 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 ways expressed his detestation of it. The guilt of blood brings a curse upon families: if men do not avenge it, God will. It is a sad thing to die like a fool, as they do that any way shorten their own days, and those who make no provision for another world. Who would be fond of power, when a man may have the name of it, and must be accountable for it, yet is hampered in the use of it? David ought to have done his duty, and then trusted God with the issue. Carnal policy spared Joab. The Son of David may long delay, but never fails to punish impenitent sinners. He who now reigns upon the throne of David, has a kingdom of a nobler kind. Whatever He doeth, is noticed by all his willing people, and is pleasing to them.
Abner Armed Arrived Attacking David David's Deal Expedition Fight Goods Great Hebron Joab Jo'ab Longer Peace Plunder Pursuing Raid Servants Spoil Store Troop
Abner Armed Arrived Attacking David David's Deal Expedition Fight Goods Great Hebron Joab Jo'ab Longer Peace Plunder Pursuing Raid Servants Spoil Store Troop
