Bible Commentary

And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more. 19. the servants ] i.e. his vassals and tributaries; in 2 Sam. “all the kings that were servants to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:19”

But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand [men which fought in] chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host. 18. seven thousand men which fought in chariots ] R.V. the men of seven, thousand chariots. 2Sa 10:18, the men of seven hundred chariots. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:18”

And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set [the battle] in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. 17. came upon them ] Read came to Helam, with 2Sa 10:17. According … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:17”

And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that [were] beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer [went] before them. 16. the Syrians that were beyond the river ] i.e. the Syrians of “Mesopotamia”; cp. 1Ch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:16”

And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem. 15. Joab came to Jerusalem ] Probably because he was wanted for the new danger gathering in the North. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:15”

So Joab and the people that [were] with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him. 14. drew nigh before the Syrians ] Without fear for their own rear advanced against the Syrian front. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See Gill “1Ch 19:1”. Fuente: John Gill’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:14”

Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do [that which is] good in his sight. 13. let us behave ourselves valiantly ] R.V. let us play the men, as in 2Sa 10:12. the cities of our God ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:13”

And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. See Gill “1Ch 19:1”. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (12) Literally, If Aram, prevail over me, thou shalt become to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:12”

And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set [themselves] in array against the children of Ammon. See Gill “1Ch 19:1”. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (11) They sot themselves in array.Samuel, singular, as in 1Ch. 19:10. Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:11”

Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put [them] in array against the Syrians. 10. he chose out of all the choice ] R.V. he chose of all the choice men. The Syrians were the more formidable because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 19:10”