Bible Commentary

And he took their king’s crown from off his head, the weight whereof [was] a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was [set] on David’s head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. 30. their king’s crown ] The word Malcham, rendered their king, may also be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:30”

And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. David, gathered all the people together; either because Joab needed more help for the storming of the city; or, at least, for the prosecution of the victory, and execution of justice upon the whole land; or because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:29”

Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name. 28. and take it ] Curtius relates how Craterus in like manner resigned the capture of Artacacna into the hands of Alexander. “After all the preparations … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:28”

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters. 27. the city of waters ] “Just before reaching Ammn [the modern name of Rabbah], the gorge takes a sudden turn to the north, and then swells into a narrow plain, covered with luxuriant grass, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:27”

And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city. 26. And Joab fought against Rabbah ] The narrative returns to the point at which it was left in ch. 2Sa 11:1. But how long a time was occupied in the siege does not appear. It is possible that it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:26”

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. 25. he sent by the hand of Nathan, &c.] Jehovah commissioned Nathan (for the phrase cp. Exo 4:13) to give the boy a second name, which he did accordingly. This is the meaning of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:25”

And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. 24, 25. The birth of Solomon 24. he called his name Solomon ] The name was given at the time of circumcision (Luk 1:59; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:24”

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. 23. I shall go to him ] Cp. Gen 37:35. A belief in the continued existence of the soul after death in a state of consciousness is necessarily … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:23”

And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell [whether] GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live? 22. GOD ] The Lord. The Heb. is Jehovah, not Elohim, as is indicated by the capital letters. Cp. Gen 6:5. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:22”

Then said his servants unto him, What thing [is] this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while [it was] alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread. Then said his servants unto him, what thing [is] this that thou hast done?…. Or what is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:21”