2 Sam 2:27

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As God.

This was spoken in allusion to the proposal of Abner, (2Sam 2:14,) which led to the slaughter of twelve young men of each party, and thus provoked the battle.

It is probable, that Joab had orders simply to act on the defensive, and would not have attacked the Israelites that day unless compelled; therefore the blame lay upon Abner and Israel.

1Sam 25:26; Job 27:2

unless.

2Sam 2:14; Prov 15:1; Prov 17:14; Prov 20:18; Prov 25:8; Isa 47:7; Luke 14:31; Luke 14:32

in the morning. Heb. from the morning. gone up. or, goneaway.