2 Samuel 2:8-32 BSB

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:17

17. There was a very sore battle The bloody combat just described brought on a general engagement between the two armies, in which David and his men were victorious. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:18

18. Three sons of Zeruiah Zeruiah was their mother, and a sister of David. “Their father is unknown, but seems to have resided at Beth-lehem, and to have died before his sons, as we find mention of his sepulchre at that place. 2 Samuel 2:32. They all exhibit the activity and courage of David’s constitutional character. But they never rise beyond this to the nobler qualities which lift him above the wild soldiers and chieftains of the time. Asahel, who was cut off in his youth, and seems to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:21

21. Lay thee hold on one of the young men One of the common soldiers. Take thee his armour Asahel’s object was to slay Abner and take his armour as a trophy. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:22

22. Wherefore should I smite thee to the ground Abner knew that his youthful pursuer was no match for him in strategy or war, and he did not wish to kill him because of the personal enmity that would thus arise between himself and Joab. See note on 2 Samuel 3:39. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:23

23. He refused to turn aside He believed that he could conquer Abner, and he was unwilling to lose the opportunity of gaining that honour. The hinder end of the spear Which was sharpened, so as to stick in the ground when not in use. 1 Samuel 26:7. Under the fifth rib Rather, in the abdomen. The Hebrew word comes from the root חמשׂ , to be fat. Stood still Horror stricken at the bloody sight. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:24

24. Ammah… Giah Places now unknown. Such incidental allusions to places long since forgotten furnish evidence of the genuineness and credibility of the history. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:26

26. Shall the sword devour for ever Shall there be no cessation of the conflict already so disastrous to us all? It will be bitterness in the latter end Bitter because of the losses on either side, and still more bitter from the fact that it might have been avoided. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:27

27. Unless thou hadst spoken As thou didst this morning, saying, “Let the young men arise and play.” 2 Samuel 2:14. That challenge provoked the war. Had it not been uttered the two armies would have separated without fight or bloodshed. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:29

29. Through the plain The valley of the Jordan. Bithron Literally, the broken or divided place. As no locality bearing this name is ever afterwards mentioned, and the Hebrew word has the article all the Bithron it probably designates not a single place, but the broken and intersected region beyond the Jordan through which one must pass in order to go from the river to Mahanaim. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:30

30. Nineteen men and Asahel Whilst Abner lost three hundred and sixty men. But Abner’s army had been weakened and disheartened by the defeat at Gilboa, and perhaps by other subsequent struggles with the Philistines, whilst Joab’s men were probably all picked warriors, who had for years followed David, and taken lessons from his consummate military skill. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:26

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:27

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:29

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:30

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