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2 Samuel 3:30

King James Version (KJV)

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So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

2 Samuel 3:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:30

Theological / Devotional

Joab and Abishai. Though nothing is said of Abishai’s part in the plot, this statement implies that Abishai was a willing accomplice with his brother Joab in the slaying of Abner, and thus he too must share his responsibility for the crime committed. The whole act was obviously premeditated.

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