2 Samuel 3:31 (KJV)

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And David said to Joab and to all the people that were with him Rend your clothes and gird you with sackcloth and mourn before Abner And king David himself followed the bier

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Rend. 2Sa 1:2 2Sa 1:11 Ge 37:29 Ge 37:34 Jos 7:6 Re 12:5 2Ki 19:1

bier. Heb. bed. Lu 7:14

And David.David, intending no doubt to punish Joab, and to lessen his authority with the people, commanded him to take upon him the office of chief mourner; but, as his revenge was gratified, his rival removed, and no heavier punishment inflicted, it is probable his hardened mind would feel but little objection to the ceremony.

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