Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:20
So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that [were] with him a feast.
20. twenty men with him ] They formed the official escort sent by Ish-bosheth to convey Michal back to David, but were in all probability privy to the secret purpose of Abner’s visit.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Twenty men – These were doubtless his official suite as Ish-bosheths envoy to conduct Michal to David, but privy and consenting to his intrigue with David. It is remarkable that not a word should be said about the meeting of David and Michal.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Which in those times was customary when persons entered into covenant. See Gen 26:30; 31:44,46.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him,…. Before he went privately to him, and conferred with him, but now, having gained so many of the Israelites in favour of David, he appeared more publicly and brought perhaps some of the principal of the nation with film, to join in the league and covenant to be made:
and David made Abner and the men that [were] with him a feast; not only in honour to them, as great personages, especially Abner, and as expressive of reconciliation; but as a token of the covenant they were entering into, and for the confirmation of it; it being usual to have feasts when covenants were made; see Ge 26:28.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(20) Twenty men.These were doubtless representative men, selected by Abner from Israel and Benjamin to accompany him and confirm his report. The feast which David made for them is not to be understood of mere conviviality, but of a solemn sacrificial feast, such as was customary in ancient times in connection with important negotiations. (See Gen. 26:30; Gen. 31:54; 1Ki. 3:15.)
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
20. Twenty men with him To guard his person and confirm his words. What was the basis of the league between them, and what it all comprehended and provided for, we are not told.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
(20) So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast. (21) And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
Whether David considered Abner in the light of an instrument in the Lord’s hand, I know not; but we hear nothing in this affair of seeking counsel from God. See, Reader! what a poor thing in itself the heart of man is; and that grace is no self-acting principle.
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
2Sa 3:20 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that [were] with him a feast.
Ver. 20. And David made Abner a feast] Which some think was not so well done, and the end of this transaction was tragic. a
a Pellican. Martyr.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
men. Hebrew. ‘enosh. App-14.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
David: Gen 26:30, Gen 31:54, Est 1:3
Reciprocal: Gen 21:8 – feast 2Sa 3:13 – Michal 1Ch 12:17 – If ye be come