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2 Samuel 3:38

King James Version (KJV)

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And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

2 Samuel 3:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:38

Theological / Devotional

A prince. In some respects Abner was a man of outstanding ability and would be regarded as a great man in Israel. Yet though sincere in his pact with David, he had been moved by selfish motives. In going over to David he thought to forsake a cause that was doomed and to win new honor and glory to himself. He would have wanted the highest position in the service of David, but his ambition, selfishness, and lack of consecration to God would not have served the best interests of David’s kingdom or the cause of the Lord. Abner’s death was to the kingdom of Judah a blessing in disguise.

By SdaBc