OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 4:8

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They brought the head of Ishbosheth to David to Hebron, and said to the king, “Behold, the head of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, your enemy, who sought your life! The LORD has avenged my lord the king today of Saul and of his offspring.”

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Verse 8. Life. They wish to recall to David’s remembrance what Saul had done against him, that he may approve the more of what they had perpetrated. Menochius.—They supposed that, as Abner had been well received, they should obtain still greater favour. Salien.

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