2 Samuel 3:26

And, when Joab had come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and brought him back from the well of Sirah,—but, David, knew it not.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

In Context

25Thou knowest Abner son of Ner, that, to deceive thee, he came,—and to take knowledge of thy going out, and thy coming in, and to take knowledge of all that thou art doing.

27So Abner returned to Hebron, and Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate, to speak with him quietly,—and then smote him there, in the belly, that he died, for the blood of Asahel the brother of Joab.

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:23Dross silver overlaid upon earthenware, so are burning lips, with a mischievous heart:

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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