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But Abner was no longer with David in Hebron, because David had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> But just after David had sent Abner away in safety, Joab and some of David’s troops returned from a raid, bringing much plunder with them. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Just then the servants of David arrived with Joab from a raid, bringing much spoil with them. But Abner was not with David at Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, because David had sent him on his way in peace. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> At that moment the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought much spoil with them. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought a large amount of plunder with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, since he had let him go, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought much spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought much spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought much spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the servants of David came with Joab from a raid and brought a great quantity of spoil with them; but Abner was not with David at Hebron, because David had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid and brought a large amount of plundered goods with them. Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had dismissed him, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Just then David&#8217s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid and brought a large amount of plundered goods with them. Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had dismissed him, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a foray, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Soon after Abner had left Hebron, Joab and some of David's soldiers came back, bringing a lot of things they had taken from an enemy village. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a foray, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Just then David's men and Joab were coming home from a raid with a lot of goods. Abner had been dismissed, so he was no longer with David in Hebron. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Later on Joab and David's other officials returned from a raid, bringing a large amount of loot with them. Abner, however, was no longer there at Hebron with David, because David had sent him away with a guarantee of safety. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Right about then, David's servants returned from a raid, bringing plenty of war booty with them, but Abner wasn't in Hebron with David, since David had sent him away and Abner had left in peace. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Just then David?s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, because David had sent him on his way in peace. <a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Now David's soldiers and Joab were coming back from a raid, bringing a great deal of plunder with them. Abner was no longer with David in Hebron, for David had sent him away and he had left in peace. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, the servants of David and Joab were returning from a raid, and brought in a great spoil with them. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he left in peace. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, David’s servants and Joab came from a raid and brought in a great plunder with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And behold, the servants of David, and Joab, have come from the troop, and have brought much spoil with them, and Abner is not with David in Hebron, for he has sent him away, and he goes in peace; <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And lo, the servants of David, and Joab, have come from the troop, and much spoil have brought with them, and Abner is not with David in Hebron, for he hath sent him away, and he goeth in peace; <a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from the troop, and they brought with them much spoil: and Abner not with David in Hebron, for he sent him away, and he went in peace.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Immediately David's servants and Joab came, after having slain the robbers, with an exceeding great booty: and Abner, was not with David in Hebron, for he had now sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> immediately the servants of David and of Joab arrived, after having slain robbers, with exceedingly great spoils. But Abner was not with David in Hebron. For by then he had sent him away, and he had set out in peace. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Just then David’s servants and Joab were coming in from an expedition, bringing much plunder with them. Abner, having been dismissed by David, was no longer with him in Hebron but had gone on his way in peace. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Just then the servants of David arrived with Joab from a raid, bringing much spoil with them. But Abner was not with David at Hebron, for David had dismissed him, and he had gone away in peace.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold, the men of David and Joab came from a raid and brought a great spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he bad sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And behold, the men of David and Yuab came from the plundering, and they brought much prey with them, and Abnir was not with David in Khebruun, because he had sent him away and he went on in peace<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a foray, and brought in a great spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And, behold, the servants of David and Joab arrived from their expedition, and they brought much spoil with them: and Abenner was not with David in Chebron, because he had sent him away, and he had departed in peace. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=814" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Joab Murders Abner</a> 22<a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Just then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">soldiers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: wə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">and Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: mê·hag·gə·ḏūḏ (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">from a raid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">bringing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mām (Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: wə·šā·lāl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">plunder.</a> <a href="/hebrew/74.htm" title="74: wə·’aḇ·nêr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My father is a lamp, an Isr. name. Or nabiyner; from 'ab and niyr; father of light; Abner, an Israelite.">But Abner was</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2275.htm" title="2275: bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">in Hebron</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·lə·ḥōw (V-Piel-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">David had sent him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">on his way</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: bə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace.</a> 23When Joab and all his troops arrived, he was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, who sent him on his way in peace.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a> Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a> Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a> Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): <a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a> So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. <a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">1 Samuel 18:30</a> Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed. <a href="/1_samuel/19-8.htm">1 Samuel 19:8</a> When war broke out again, David went out and fought the Philistines and struck them with such a mighty blow that they fled before him. <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-5</a> Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-8</a> On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ... <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a> The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-10</a> Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-6</a> Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ... <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9-14</a> When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ... <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a> These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ... <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a> When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. / For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-27.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Expedition</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-11.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-17.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-25.htm">Attacking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">Expedition</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-38.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Pursuing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-38.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a> 2. <a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a> 22. <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a> 28. <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the military prowess and success of David's forces. Joab, David's nephew and commander of his army, is a key figure in David's military campaigns. The mention of a raid and great plunder indicates the ongoing conflicts during this period, as David consolidates his power over Israel. The acquisition of plunder was a common practice in ancient warfare, serving as both a reward for the soldiers and a means to support the kingdom's economy. This reflects the turbulent times and the necessity for David to establish his rule through military strength.But Abner was not with David in Hebron, Abner, the son of Ner, was the commander of Saul's army and a significant political and military leader in Israel. His absence from Hebron, where David had established his capital, is crucial. Hebron, located in the Judean hills, was an important city both historically and spiritually, serving as David's base before he captured Jerusalem. Abner's absence suggests a moment of political tension and transition, as he had recently pledged allegiance to David, shifting the balance of power in Israel.because David had sent him on his way in peace. This phrase underscores David's diplomatic approach and his desire to unify the kingdom without unnecessary bloodshed. By sending Abner away in peace, David demonstrates his willingness to reconcile and integrate former adversaries into his administration. This act of sending Abner in peace is significant, as it reflects David's strategic and merciful leadership style, which is often seen as a foreshadowing of the peace and reconciliation brought by Jesus Christ. David's actions here are in line with his broader efforts to establish a united Israel under his rule, fulfilling God's promise to him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who is in the process of consolidating his rule over all Israel. He is known for his heart after God and his leadership qualities. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. He is David's nephew and plays a significant role in the events surrounding David's reign. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a> The commander of Saul's army and a significant political figure. He initially opposed David but later sought to align with him to unite Israel under David's kingship. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a> A significant city in Judah where David was initially anointed king over Judah. It serves as David's capital before he moves to Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_raid.htm">The Raid</a> An unspecified military action undertaken by David's men, resulting in a substantial amount of plunder, indicating successful military engagement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peaceful_negotiations.htm">The Importance of Peaceful Negotiations</a> David's decision to send Abner away in peace demonstrates the value of diplomacy and reconciliation over conflict. In our lives, we should seek peaceful resolutions and unity, especially within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_and_trust.htm">The Role of Leadership and Trust</a> David's leadership is marked by trust in God's timing and plan. As leaders, we should strive to build trust and act with integrity, even when it requires patience and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_impulsive_actions.htm">The Consequences of Impulsive Actions</a> Joab's later actions against Abner (not detailed in this verse but in the surrounding account) serve as a warning against acting impulsively or out of personal vendettas. We must consider the long-term consequences of our actions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_political_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Political Affairs</a> The unfolding events show God's hand in establishing David's kingdom. We can trust that God is sovereign over the affairs of nations and leaders today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a> <a href="/q/why_did_joab_kill_abner.htm">Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_lament_abner's_death.htm">2 Samuel 3:33-34: Why does David publicly lament Abner's death as though he were innocent when Abner led opposing forces?</a> <a href="/q/does_abner's_support_for_david_fit_history.htm">2 Samuel 3:12-13: Does Abner's sudden support for David align with known tribal loyalties and historical realities of that era?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Joab came.--He had been either on some expedition against the Philistines, the Amalekites, or other enemies of Judah, or else engaged in repelling some attack from them. In either case, he returned elated with victory, and bringing great spoil; but Abner had concluded his interview and gone away before his return.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - From pursuing a troop. This gives a wrong idea, as though Joab had been repelling an attack. The Revised Version is right in rendering "came from a foray," the troop being a company of men sent out on a predatory excursion. It is not unlikely that David had arranged this expedition in order that his interview with Abner might take place in Joab's absence; and as he returned with "great spoil," he had probably been away for some nine or ten days, during which he had penetrated far into the country of the Amalekites. Had David acted frankly and honourably, Joab would not have stood in the way of his master's exaltation, and the blood feud between him and Abner might have been arranged. But it is evident that David secretly disliked and chafed under the control of his strong-willed and too-able nephew. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Just then וְהִנֵּה֩ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! David’s דָוִ֤ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse soldiers עַבְדֵ֨י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant and Joab וְיוֹאָב֙ (wə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites returned בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go from a raid, מֵֽהַגְּד֔וּד (mê·hag·gə·ḏūḏ) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> A band, troop bringing הֵבִ֑יאוּ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go with them עִמָּ֣ם (‘im·mām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with a great רָ֖ב (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great plunder. וְשָׁלָ֥ל (wə·šā·lāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> A prey, spoil, plunder, booty But Abner [was] וְאַבְנֵ֗ר (wə·’aḇ·nêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name not אֵינֶ֤נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse in Hebron בְּחֶבְר֔וֹן (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction David had sent him שִׁלְּח֖וֹ (šil·lə·ḥōw) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out on his way וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in peace. בְּשָׁלֽוֹם׃ (bə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-22.htm">2 Samuel 3:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:22 Behold the servants of David and Joab (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>