Bible Commentary

And these [be] the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, 14. And these, &c.] The list of David’s sons is given again in 1Ch 3:5-8, as well as in 1Ch 14:4-7. The first four were sons of Bathsheba, and as Solomon is always placed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:14”

And David took [him] more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David. 13. took him mo concubines and wives ] In accordance with the general custom of Oriental monarchs. The law of the king in Deu 17:17 imposes some limitation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:13”

And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake. 12. And David perceived, &c.] The friendly co-operation of so powerful a king as Hiram, and the success of his enterprises in general, were unmistakeable proofs of divine favour. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:12”

And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David a house. 11 16. David’s Palace and Family =1Ch 14:1-7 11. Hiram king of Tyre ] In 1Ki 5:10 ; 1Ki 5:18, the name is spelt Hirom, in Chron. Huram. Josephus (against Apion i. 18) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:11”

And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts [was] with him. 10. And David went on, and grew great ] = “So David waxed greater and greater” in Chron. The E. V. obliterates the identity of the Hebrew. See Introd. p. 22, note [99] [99] This verbal coincidence is frequently … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:10”

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward. 9. in the fort ] In the strong hold, the same word as in 2Sa 5:7, and in 1Ch 11:5 (E. V. castle). Millo ] The Millo. See Additional Note VI., p. 241. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:9”

And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, [that are] hated of David’s soul, [he shall be chief and captain]. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house. 8. Whosoever, &c.] An obscure and probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:8”

Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David. 7. Nevertheless ] Heb. simply, And. the strong hold of Zion ] See Additional Note VI. p. 239. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The stronghold of Zion – Or castle 1Ch 11:5, 1Ch 11:7. The ancient Zion was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:7”

And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spoke unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. David immediately after being anointed king of Israel, probably wished to signalize … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:6”

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah. 6 10. The Capture of Jebus = 1Ch 11:4-9 6. to Jerusalem, &c.] The Chronicler paraphrases the text thus, “to Jerusalem, which is Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 5:5”