2 Samuel 20:1 NIV,NKJV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 20:1

man . Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . son of Bichri = a descendant of Becher (Genesis 46:21 ). tents . One of the emendations of the Sopherim ( App-33 ), by which they transposed the middle two letters of the primitive text and made it read "tents" instead of "gods". The same was done in 1 Kings 12:16 , and 2 Chronicles 10:16 . See notes there. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1

THE REVOLT OF SHEBA; JOAB'S MURDER OF AMASAIn this chapter, we have the homecoming of King David, the happiness of which was overshadowed by a new rebellion led by Sheba. We also see the results of some of David's rash and unwise decisions.THE HOMECOMING OF DAVID TO JERUSALEM"Now there happened to be there a worthless fellow, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite; and he blew the trumpet and said,"We have no portion in David,and we have no inheritance in the son of Jesse;every... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1

Ver. 1. We have no part in David, &c.— The propensity of the children of Israel to rebellion is here very obvious to remark. There needs but a single match to light the fire of discord. The ten tribes disputing with that of Judah, their contest ran so high, that a wicked man, Sheba, a Benjamite, most probably a relation of Saul, found it sufficient to occasion a revolt. Instead of the son of Bichri, it might be rendered, one of the princes, or of the chiefs of the tribe of Benjamin: and it... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1

1. Sheba . . . a Benjamite—Though nothing is known of this man, he must have been a person of considerable power and influence, before he could have raised so sudden and extensive a sedition. He belonged to the tribe of Benjamin, where the adherents of Saul's dynasty were still numerous; and perceiving the strong disgust of the other tribes with the part assumed by Judah in the restoration, his ill-designing heart resolved to turn it to the overthrow of David's authority in Israel. every man to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 20:1-22

The rebellion of Sheba 20:1-22"The account of Sheba’s rebellion against David serves as a counterpoise to the story of Absalom’s conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-12) in chapters 15-20, which constitute the major part of the narrative that comprises chapters 13-20 (more precisely, 2 Samuel 13:1 to 2 Samuel 20:22), the longest definable literary section of the Court History of David (chs. 9-20 . . .)." [Note: Youngblood, p. 1042.] Not all the people of Israel followed David. Some lined up behind Sheba,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

The Rebellion of ShebaSheba takes advantage of the jealousy of the men of Israel to begin a rebellion, which, but for the prompt action of Joab, might have resulted in a disruption between Israel and Judah. During this expedition Amasa is murdered by Joab. The chapter concludes with a list of David’s officers.This chapter evidently continues the narrative of the concluding vv. of the preceding. During the period of the Judges, Ephraim had been the leading tribe and they could not brook to see... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 20:1

(1) Sheba, the son of Bichri.—The English follows the ancient versions in taking Bichri as a proper name. Most recent commentators consider it as a patronymic, the Bichrite, i.e., of the family of Becher, the second son of Benjamin. He was, to this extent at least, of the same clan with Saul. He was there, at Gilgal, with the representatives of the ten tribes, and took advantage of the dispute just mentioned to renew the rebellion of Absalom.Every man to his tents.—Comp. the cry of Jeroboam as... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Spiritual Health 2 Samuel 20:9 There may be a healthy soul in a sickly body. But often within a sound body there is an unsound heart. I. The Characteristics of a Healthy Disciple. (1) A cheerful countenance. (2) A good appetite. 'Hunger and thirst after righteousness.' (3) Moral strength. (4) Great powers of endurance. (5) Buoyant spirits. II. The Causes of Soul-sickness. (1) Contagion. Evil company. But much depends on our previous state of health. We may be predisposed to certain... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

3CHAPTER XXVII.THE INSURRECTION OF SHEBA.2 Samuel 19:41-43; 2 Samuel 20:1-26.DAVID was now virtually restored to his kingdom; but he had not even left Gilgal when fresh troubles began. The jealousy between Judah and Israel broke out in spite of him. The cause of complaint was on the part of the ten tribes; they were offended at not having been waited for to take part in escorting the king to Jerusalem. First, the men of Israel, in harsh language, accused the men of Judah of having stolen the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

10. The Revolt of Sheba CHAPTER 20 1. Sheba’s revolt (2 Samuel 20:1-2 ) 2. The ten concubines shut up (2 Samuel 20:3 ) 3. Amasa’s failure (2 Samuel 20:4-6 ) 4. Joab and the death of Amasa (2 Samuel 20:7-13 ) 5. Joab, the wise woman and the death of Sheba (2 Samuel 20:14-22 ) 6. David’s officials (2 Samuel 20:23-26 ) The final revolt in David’s reign was headed by a wicked man, whose name was Sheba. Israel sided with him, probably as the result of the dissension recorded at the... read more