2 Samuel 3:22 meaning and explanation

Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had sent him on his way in peace.

2 Samuel 3:22, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse sets the stage for the murder that follows. David has just made a covenant with Abner, Saul's former general, who has promised to bring all Israel over to David.

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