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2 Samuel 14:31

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 14:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
2 Samuel 14:31 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the king`s face.
29Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and he sent again a second time, but he would not come.
30Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab`s field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom`s servants set the field on fire.
31Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
32And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it were better for me to be there still. Now therefore let me see the king`s face; and if there be iniquity in me, let him kill me.
33So Joab came to the king, and told him; and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto [his] house, etc.] Provoked at what he had done, and to know the reason of it; and which was answering Absalom’s end: and said unto him, wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire? which was not only injurious to his property, but a malicious action.”
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