Messengers — Who in his name might treat with David concerning his reconciliation with him. Thus God over — rules the passions of wicked men, to accomplish his own wise and holy purposes. And who then dare contend with that God who makes even his enemies to do his work, and destroy themselves? Whose, &c. — To whom doth this whole land belong, but to thee? Is it not thine by Divine right?
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2 Samuel 3:12
12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.