2 Samuel 3:26

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew [it] not.

And when Joab {H3097} was come out {H3318} from David {H1732}, he sent {H7971} messengers {H4397} after {H310} Abner {H74}, which brought him again {H7725} from the well {H953} of Sirah {H5626}: but David {H1732} knew {H3045} it not.

After leaving David, Yo'av sent messengers after Avner, and they brought him back from the water cistern at Sirah without David's knowledge.

As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him back from the well of Sirah; but David was unaware of it.

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 27:4 (2 votes)

    Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?

  • Proverbs 27:6 (2 votes)

    Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.

  • Proverbs 26:23 (2 votes)

    ¶ Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.

  • Proverbs 26:26 (2 votes)

    [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the [whole] congregation.