fall upon him] Slay him by the altar: for better blood be there shed (which was but a ceremony) then murther and treason not punished, which is a morall matter. bury him] For the honour of his place (2 Kings 9:34.) and for his former service. take away] The reason why he was slain, Numbers 35:33. innocent] The blood of Abner and Amasa, whom Joab unjustly slew. house] Posterity.