Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.
Your hands were not tied, and your feet were not chained. You fell like someone who dies at the hands of evil men. And all the people wept for you again.
David is lamenting that Abner died not as a prisoner or criminal, but was murdered by wicked men, causing everyone to mourn deeply.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abner was a key military leader for King Saul and played a significant role in the power struggles after Saul's death. He attempted to shift allegiance to David but was murdered by Joab, David's commander, in an act of revenge for Joab's brother. This verse is part of David's public lament over Abner, emphasizing that his death was not from honorable combat but from treachery, which highlighted David's commitment to justice.
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