John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 19:1

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And it was told Joab, etc.] When returned to Mahanaim, or on his way to it; perhaps by the messengers he sent; and this report he had before he saw the king: behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom; for the death of him, instead of rejoicing at the victory obtained, and the deliverance from his enemies.

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