Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:5
Did to me, i.e. against me; either, first, Directly and immediately; how insolently and imperiously he hath carried himself towards me from time to time, trampling upon my authority and commands when they thwarted his humour or interest, provoking my spirit by his words and actions. See 2 Samuel 3:39; 2 Samuel 19:7. Or, secondly, Indirectly, in what he did against Abner and Amasa; whose death was a great injury to David, as it was a breach of his laws and peace; a contempt of his person and... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Kings 2:4
Confirm his word, i.e. fulfil his promise, the condition upon which it was suspended being performed. Take heed to their ways, i.e. diligently observe all their actions, to order them according to God’s word. To walk before me; to live as those that have God before their eyes, and endeavour to approve themselves to him. In truth; not only in pretence and show, but truly and sincerely. With all their heart, and with all their soul, i.e. universally, freely, and fervently. There shall not fail... read more