2 Samuel 3:33 meaning and explanation

And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool?

2 Samuel 3:33, Berean Standard Bible

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David sings this lament at Abner's burial in Hebron, after Joab has murdered Abner in the gateway. Abner had been Saul's army commander, then negotiated to bring all Israel over to David, and David had sent him away in peace.

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