2 Samuel 3:2 NKJV,NLT

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Abner Leaves Ishbosheth for David v. 1. Now, there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, literally, "the war was protracted," a state of war continued to exist, since neither acknowledged the other as king, although outward hostilities were apparently not renewed; but David, patiently waiting and relying upon the promise of Jehovah, waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker; David gained in adherents in the same measure as Ishbosheth... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 3:1-6

SECOND SECTION2 Samuel 2:1 to 2 Samuel 3:6I. David anointed King over Judah—dwells in Hebron. 2 Samuel 2:1-71And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the Lord [Jehovah], saying, Shall I go up into any [one] of the cities of Judah? And the Lord [Jehovah] said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, 2Unto Hebron. So [And] David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam. the Jezreelitess and Abigail, Nabal’s wife [the wife of Nabal] the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-11

a Split in the Enemy’s Ranks 2 Samuel 3:1-11 Abner’s career reveals the principles on which ambitious men build their lives. He was, according to David’s estimate, a great man and a prince, but his soul was eager for his own advancement. “He made himself strong in the house of Saul,” 2 Samuel 3:6 , r.v. He knew that David was God’s appointed king and that through him the divine purpose would move, 2 Samuel 3:10 ; 2 Samuel 3:18 ; but yet, because it seemed likely to insure his own... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

The long warfare continued, and the progress of it is declared in the opening verse of this chapter: "And David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker." At last matters in the kingdom of Israel were hastened to a crisis by a quarrel between Abner and Ishbosheth. The latter seems to have charged the former with a peculiar sin against his rights, a charge without foundation. This would explain Abner's fierce rejoinder. As a result of this he made overtures to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-6

David Makes Himself Strong In Hebron While Abner Makes Himself Strong In A Weakened House Of Saul (2 Samuel 3:1-6 ). There would appear to have been constant antagonism between Judah and Israel from the moment when David was made King of Judah, and the result was that while David and his house continued to grow in power, the house of Saul became weaker and weaker, until in the end it was dominated by one man, Abner, Saul’s cousin and former general. This probably does not indicate continuing... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-5

2 Samuel 3:1-Deuteronomy : . An editorial note, including an account of David’ s family. It is curious that the last-named wife, Eglah, and she only, is expressly called “ David’ s wife.” The letters in the Heb. may be a corruption of some description which would have conveyed further information. ICC suggests that the original reading was “ sister of David.” 2 Samuel 13:13 shows that such marriages were legitimate in Israel at the time. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—2 Samuel 3:1. “The war.” “Not continual fighting, but the state of hostility in which they continued to stand towards one another.” (Keil.)2 Samuel 3:3. “Chiliab.” Called Daniel in 1 Chronicles 3:1. “Probably had two names.” (Keil.) “Geshur.” A small independent kingdom in Syria.2 Samuel 3:4. Nothing is known of the origin of these wives of David, nor of the one mentioned in the following verse.2 Samuel 3:5. “David’s wife.” This appendage to Eglah has led some to... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Chapter 3Now there was a long war [Verse, chapter three] between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David became stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker ( 2 Samuel 3:1 ).Now David began to display a weakness that ultimately led him to that terrible sin for which he received so much notoriety. He began to add wives and concubines. So we have here a list of six sons that were born to him while in Hebron, and all six of them by different wives. So he just... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

2 Samuel 3:1 . Long war, of contention and strife, rather than of bloody battles. 2 Samuel 3:3 . The daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. David had invaded the country of this prince, and might have led her away among the captives; and in that case she might be married by an Israelite. 2 Samuel 3:8 . Am I a dog’s head? This phrase is brief, and therefore obscure. Moses says, thou shalt not bring the price of a dog’s head into the house of the Lord. Abner gives himself this low name... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

2 Samuel 3:1-39Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. Progress and termination of the civil warWhat grief tales of distress are folded up in these brief words, “There was long war!” Probably it was only irregular war, without much bloodshed; the war of skirmish and surprise, not of pitched battles, or protracted sieges, or desperate assaults; but many a pillaged town, and many a homestead laid in ashes, and many a heart crushed to despair or maddened to fury,... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 3:1-6

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-11

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-6

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Group of Brands