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2 Samuel 12:28

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 12:28

Verse 28 of 31

Scripture focus

Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

2 Samuel 12:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:28

Theological / Devotional

Encamp against the city. The siege of Rabbah was practically over. The most important part of the city had already fallen, and it was evident that the rest of the city would soon be in Israelite hands. Joab graciously extended the invitation to David to bring the rest of the forces of Israel, that the king might take the city in person and have the glory of its capture.

After my name. When David took Jerusalem it was given the name “city of David” (ch. 5:7, 9). It seems that Joab planned that Rabbah, after its capture, should receive, not his name, but David’s.

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