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2 Samuel 19:39
2 Samuel 19:39
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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here we have, I. His return to himself, by the persuasion of Joab, ver.
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generous remission of the injuries that had been done to him; we have
him here gracing them with a no less generous reward of the kindnesses…2 Samuel 19:392 Samuel 19:39 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgethe king: The kiss was the token of friendship and farewell; the blessing was a prayer to God for his prosperity. Probably a prophetical benediction.
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