John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22
And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop ,.... A troop of robbers, that made an incursion into the land, taking the advantage of a civil war between Israel and Judah; such as the Edomites, Amalekites, and especially the Philistines; which Joab hearing of went out in pursuit of them, and overtook them: and brought in a great spoil with them ; which they took from them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron : when Joab and his army entered the city... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22-39
We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it. I. Joab very insolently fell foul upon David for treating with Abner. He happened to be abroad upon service when Abner was with David, pursuing a troop, either of Philistines or of Saul's party; but, upon his return, he was informed that Abner was just gone (2 Sam. 3:22, 23), and that a great many kind things had passed between David and him. He had all the reason in the world to be satisfied of David's... read more