Bible Commentary

So every man of Israel went up from after David, [and] followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah cleaved unto their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem. 2. went up ] From Gilgal in the valley of the Jordan to the hill country of Ephraim. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:2”

And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name [was] Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel. Ch. 20. Sheba’s Rebellion 1, 2. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 20:1”

And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more [right] in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:43”

And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king [is] near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king’s [cost]? or hath he given us any gift? 42. to us ] Lit. to me: and so art thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:42”

And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David’s men with him, over Jordan? 41 43. Dispute between the men of Judah and the men of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:41”

Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel. Conducted the king; attended upon him on his journey towards Jerusalem. And also half the people of Israel; whereas the men of Judah came entirely and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:40”

And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place. 39. all the people ] David’s followers, who are repeatedly termed the people in this narrative. kissed Barzillai, and blessed him ] A farewell salute. Cp. Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:39”

And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, [that] will I do for thee. 31-40. Barzillai the GileaditeTherank, great age, and chivalrous devotion of this Gileadite chief winsour respect. His declining to go … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:38”

Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, [and be buried] by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. 37. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:37”

Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? A little way over Jordan; a little onward in thy way to Jerusalem, and then return. Recompense it me, or, recompense me, to wit, for my small kindness to thee at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 19:36”