Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 3:13

13 ¶ And he said, Well, I will make a league with thee : but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Sauls daughter, when thou comest to see my face.

To wit, upon thy terms: which, all circumstances considered, seems to be lawful, to prevent the great effusion of Israelitish Blood, which otherwise would certainly have been spilt. And although the principle of this action of Abner's was base and wicked, yet the action it self was Lawful and Commendable, and no more than his Duty to God and David obliged him to; and therefore David might well persuade and induce him to it.

Marginal references: Heb. saying.