2 Samuel 3:30

So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

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In The King James Version

So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

In Context

29Let it fall on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house. Let there not fail from the house of Joab one who has a discharge, or who is a leper, or who leans on a staff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks bread.”

31David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes, and clothe yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn in front of Abner.” King David followed the bier.

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Cross References

Numbers 35:19The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death. When he meets him, he shall put him to death.

Proverbs 28:17A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 3:23-39

Joab Murders Abner; David's Reflections on Abner's Murder. ( b. c. 1048.) 22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came 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. 23 When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace. 24 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done?… Read the whole commentary →

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