Adam Clarke on 2 Samuel 2:27
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2 Samuel2:27
And Joab said - The meaning of this verse appears to be this: If Abner had not provoked the battle, (see 2Sam 2:14), Joab would not have attacked the Israelites that day; as his orders were probably to act on the defensive. Therefore the blame fell upon Israel.
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