So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
Ver. 30. So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner.] Joab did, but not without the privity and consent of his brother Abishai. Now there is little difference, faveasve sceleri, an illud facias; to hold the bag is as bad as to fill it.