Bible Commentary

Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast [it] out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. 22. in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:22”

The matter [is] not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, [even] against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:21”

And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy. Joabs character is strongly brought out in the transaction. Politic, decided, bold, and unscrupulous, but never needlessly cruel or impulsive, or even revengeful. No life is safe that stands in his way, but from policy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:20”

I [am one of them that are] peaceable [and] faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? 19. I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel ] I am peaceable and faithful in Israel. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:19”

Then she spoke, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask [counsel] at Abel: and so they ended [the matter]. 18. They shall surely ask counsel at Abel ] Let them by all means inquire of Abel. The phrase is that commonly used for inquiring of God. Cp. ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:18”

And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, [Art] thou Joab? And he answered, I [am he]. Then she said unto him Hear the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear. And when he was come near unto her,…. As he did, upon the information of his men, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:17”

Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee. 16. a wise woman ] Cp. ch. 2Sa 14:2. out of the city ] The Sept. reads “from the wall.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:16”

And they came and besieged him in Abel of Beth-maachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that [were] with Joab battered the wall, to throw it down. 15. cast up a bank ] The besiegers erected a mound of earth against the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:15”

And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him. 14 22. Sheba besieged in Abel-Beth-Maachah 14. And he went ] Joab marched rapidly northward, gathering forces as he went. unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah ] Abel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:14”

When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. When he was removed out of the highway,…. Into the field, and covered over with a cloth, that he could not be seen: all the people went on after Joab; made no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:13”