2 Samuel 14:1
Joab's Scheme for Absalom's Return
141 And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king 'is' on Absalom,
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.
141 And Joab son of Zeruial knoweth that the heart of the king 'is' on Absalom,
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.