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2 Samuel 3:39

King James Version (KJV)

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And I [am] this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah [be] too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

2 Samuel 3:39 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:39

Theological / Devotional

I am this day weak. The strength and influence of Joab was the weakness of David. If he could have done so, David would immediately have punished Joab, but for the present that was not possible. He dared not attempt justice now lest Joab’s great power and popularity with the army cause a general uprising. David’s hands were tied, and to his closest friends he frankly confessed his weakness.

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