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2 Sam 3:2–5 It is assumed that Chileab (called Daniel in 1 Chron. 3:1) died young, since he is not mentioned as a possible successor in 1 Kings 1. Geshur was north of the area controlled by Saul’s house, so David’s marriage with its king’s daughter strengthened him against Ish-bosheth (2 Sam. 3:1).
2 Sam 3:7 Saul’s concubine Rizpah bore him two sons. Taking the previous king’s wives was considered acceptable only for the new king (see 12:8; 16:21–22). If Abner had sex with Rizpah, it could be considered an act of treason.
2 Sam 3:12–15 David clearly does not mind taking the Israelite kingdom from Ish-bosheth, and he stresses his closeness to Saul as Saul’s son-in-law. David states that he has legally paid the bride-price for Michal (see 1 Sam. 18:25–27). Apparently David never divorced Michal, even though Saul had given her to another man (1 Sam. 25:44).
2 Sam 3:22–30 Joab’s motive for killing Abner could have been concern for David’s position as king (v. 25), concern for his own position (v. 23), personal revenge (v. 30), or a mixture of these motives (compare 18:14; 20:10).
2 Sam 3:25 Know your going out and your coming in mainly refers to military actions (as in 1 Sam. 18:13). In other words, Joab claims that Abner came as a spy.
2 Sam 3:26 Sirah is about 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Hebron.
2 Sam 3:27 into the midst of the gate. City gates were elaborate structures.
2 Sam 3:28–39 Joab is apparently too important and useful for David to punish him for killing Abner. Instead David curses Joab and publicly mourns Abner, having a funeral for him and chanting a lament for him. This is the only funeral described in detail in the OT. Because of Abner’s relationship to Saul, it was important for David and his future kingdom that all Israel know it was not David’s will to put Abner to death.
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