2 Samuel 3:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because Abner had killed their brother Asahel during the battle at Gibeon.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that Joab and Abishai murdered Abner to get revenge for their brother Asahel's death in battle.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the civil war between David's supporters and those loyal to Saul's family. Asahel had been killed earlier when he pursued Abner in battle, and Abner had reluctantly killed him in self-defense. Despite David's attempts to make peace with Abner, Joab took personal revenge, which complicated David's efforts to unite the kingdom.

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