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Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.
2 Samuel 11:25 — KJV
Displease thee. Under normal circumstances the loss of so valiant and important a man as Uriah would be keenly felt by both Joab and David. In bringing about the death of Uriah, Joab had only carried out David’s orders and he knew that he would have the approbation of the king. David was now letting him know that he was well pleased with his action and was conveying to him his thanks.
More strong. David made it appear that he feared Joab would be disheartened by the loss of Uriah, and instead of carrying on the siege with strength and vigor, might become unduly cautious and thus prolong hostilities. The messenger on his return was to encourage Joab, letting him know that David approved of the risks he was taking. The whole thing was only a sham to cover up David’s part in the death of Uriah.
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