Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 3:12
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2 Samuel3:12
12 ¶ And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf , saying, Whose is the land ? saying also, Make thy league with me , and behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.
Who in his name and stead might treat with David concerning his Reconciliation with him. Thus God overrules the Lusts and Passions of wicked Men, to accomplish his own Wise and Holy purposes. And who then dare contend with that God who makes even his Enemies to do his work, and destroy themselves?
To whom doth this whole Land belong, but to thee? Is it not thine by Divine right? Saul's Son is but an Usurper, thou onely art the rightful owner.
That thou wiltst pardon all past offences to me, and to all Israel, and thou wiltst receive me into thy grace and favour.
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