ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 4:12
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2 Sam 4:12

4:12 And David commanded. David shows none of the hesitation to act in this instance that he had shown in the case of Joab (3:29 note).

cut off their hands and feet. Mutilation of this sort was not uncommon in the ancient Near East.