2Sa 3:21 | TNotes | STEP | 3:21 The narrator emphasized that David sent Abner safely on his way as a friend and an ally (restated in 3:22-23 ). David was at peace with Abner and was not involved in the renowned military leader’s murder (cp. 3:28-29 ). • Despite the murder of Abner (3:27 ), the northern tribes eventually did make a covenant with David to make him their king, just as Abner had promised (5:1-3 ).

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‏ 2 Samuel 3:21

3:21 ^a The narrator emphasized that David sent Abner safely on his way as a friend and an ally (restated in 3:22-23 ^b). David was at peace with Abner and was not involved in the renowned military leader’s murder (cp. 3:28-29 ^c).

• Despite the murder of Abner (3:27 ^d), the northern tribes eventually did make a covenant with David to make him their king, just as Abner had promised (5:1-3 ^e).