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2 Samuel 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

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And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

2 Samuel 3:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:16

Theological / Devotional

Weeping behind her. The sentence may be rendered more smoothly, “And her husband went with her, weeping as he walked behind her.” Though sympathy may be evoked by this touching tale it should be borne in mind that Phaltiel had erred in taking another man’s wife to himself.

Bahurim. Thought to be Râs eṭ–Ṭmîm, east of Mt. Scopus, just northeast of Jerusalem.

Then said Abner. These words indicate that the negotiations for the return of Michal were in the hands of Abner. This being a matter of such vital importance, Abner evidently took personal charge.

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