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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Samuel 2:14

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And play - That is, shew their prowess and dexterity in fighting together. He speaks like a vain - glorious and cruel man, and a soldier of fortune, that esteemed it a sport to see men wounding and killing one another. So this he designed, partly for their mutual recreation and trial of skill; and partly, that by this occasion they might be engaged in a battle. But he is unworthy the name of a man, who is thus prodigal of human blood. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 2:16
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