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2 Samuel 3:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose [is] the land? saying [also], Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand [shall be] with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.

2 Samuel 3:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:12

Theological / Devotional

On his behalf. Literally, “where he was.” The Lucian edition of the LXX reads “to Hebron.”

Whose is the land? Abner recognized that he was in a position to bargain with David. He would bring about the transfer of the land on one condition, that David make a league with him, giving him definite assurance of proper consideration for himself. In this proposal the narrow, haughty, self-seeking spirit of Abner was clearly revealed. He would throw in his lot with David, but only at a price, and he wanted first to make certain that the price would be paid.

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