2Sa 3:31 | TSK | e4.org | And David David, intending no doubt to punish Joab, and to lessen his authority with the people, commanded him to take upon him the office of chief mourner; but, as his revenge was gratified, his rival removed, and no heavier punishment inflicted, it is probable his hardened mind would feel but little objection to the ceremony. Rend , ; , ; ; ; bier Heb. bed,

‏ 2 Samuel 3:31

And David David, intending no doubt to punish Joab, and to lessen his authority with the people, commanded him to take upon him the office of chief mourner; but, as his revenge was gratified, his rival removed, and no heavier punishment inflicted, it is probable his hardened mind would feel but little objection to the ceremony.

Rend 2Sam 1:2, 2Sam 1:11; Gen 37:29, Gen 37:34; Josh 7:6; Judg 11:35; 2Kgs 19:1

bier Heb. bed, Luke 7:14