2 Samuel 14:1
Joab's Scheme for Absalom's Return
141 Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king, deep down, still cared for Absalom.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:1
Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:1-20
(Read 2 Samuel 14:1-20)
We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.