Bible Commentary

And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. 7. that were on the servants of Hadadezer ] Or, that belonged to, &c. Probably it was his bodyguard which was distinguished by these golden shields. Similarly a corps of the Macedonian army under Alexander the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:7”

Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, [and] brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. 6. garrisons ] Military posts to secure the country. Some render the word officers for the collection of the tribute, but the E. V. is probably right. Cp. note … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:6”

And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. 5. the Syrians of Damascus ] The kingdom of which Damascus was the capital was the most powerful branch of the Aramaeans or Syrians, and played an important part in the history … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:5”

And David took from him a thousand [chariots], and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David hamstrung all the chariot [horses], but reserved of them [for] a hundred chariots. 4. a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen ] The Heb. text as it stands can only mean a thousand and seven hundred horsemen; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:4”

David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. 3 8. Conquest of Zobah and Damascus 3. Hadadezer ] This name is written Hadarezer in ch. 2Sa 10:16-19, and in Chronicles, the letters d ( ) and r ( ) being easily … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:3”

And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And [so] the Moabites became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. 2. casting them down to the ground ] Making them lie … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:2”

And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Chap. 8. The Development of David’s Kingdom = 1 Chronicles 18 1, 2. Conquest of the Philistines and Moabites 1. And after this it came to pass ] This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:1”

Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue forever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken [it]: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed forever. 29. let the house of thy servant be blessed ] Or, shall the house … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:29”

And now, O Lord GOD, thou [art] that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant: 28. thou art that God ] Better, thou art God, and thy words shall be truth. Truth is an essential attribute of God, and His promises must therefore prove true. Cp. Exo … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:28”

For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. 27. hast revealed to thy servant ] Lit. hast uncovered the ear of thy servant, a figure of speech said … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 7:27”