2Sa 3:31, 2Ki 5:7 | TSK | STEP | 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. Rend. bier. Heb. bed.

2 Samuel 3:31

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.

Rend.

1:2,11; Ge 37:29,34; Jos 7:6; Jud 11:35; 2Ki 19:1

bier. Heb. bed.

Lu 7:14

2 Kings 5:7

that he rent.

11:14; 18:37; 19:1; Nu 14:6; Jer 36:24; Mt 26:65; Ac 14:14

Am I God.

Ge 30:2; De 32:29; 1Sa 2:6; Da 2:11; Ho 6:1

see how.

1Ki 20:7; Lu 11:54