Now Joab [was] over all the host of Israel,....
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2 Samuel 20:23
2 Samuel 20:23
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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2 Samuel 20 — Overview2 Samuel 20 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHow do the clouds return after the rain! No sooner is one of David's
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former, wherein the threatening is fulfilled, that the sword should…2 Samuel 20 — Overview2 Samuel 20 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Samuel 20:1, By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba makes a party in Israel; 2 Samuel 20:3, David’s ten concubines are put in confinement for life; 2 Samuel 20:4, Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab; 2 Samuel…2 Samuel 20 — Overview2 Samuel 20 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter gives an account of a new rebellion raised by Sheba, 2Sa 20:1; of David's shutting up his concubines unto the day of their death, whom Absalom had lain with, 2Sa 20:3; of Amasa being ordered to assemble the…2 Samuel 20:23-262 Samuel 20:23-26 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is an account of the state of David's court after his restoration.
Joab retained the office of general, being too great to be displaced.
Benaiah, as before, was captain of the guards. Here is one new office…2 Samuel 20:232 Samuel 20:23 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeNow Joab: 2 Samuel 8:16-18; 1 Chronicles 18:15-17
and Benaiah: 2 Samuel 20:7