Bible Commentary

And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from [her] husband, [even] from Phaltiel the son of Laish. 15. Phaltiel ] Called Phalti in 1Sa 25:44, where his marriage with Michal is recorded. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For, being forsaken by Abner, he durst not deny David, into whose power he saw he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:15”

And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver [me] my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines. 14. David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth ] The acceptance of the condition by Abner is implied, but the formal demand was made from Ish-bosheth, who was powerless to resist … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:14”

And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul’s daughter, when thou comest to see my face. 13. except thou first bring ] As the text stands it can only be rendered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:13”

And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose [is] the land? saying [also], Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand [shall be] with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee. 12 21. Abner’s negotiations with David 12. on his behalf ] The Sept. rendering immediately is adopted by some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:12”

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him. Verse 11. He could not answer Abner a word] Miserable is the lot of a king who is governed by the general of his army, who may strip him of his power and dignity whenever he pleases! Witness the fate of poor … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:11”

To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba. 10. from Dan even to Beer-sheba ] Over the whole land of Israel. See note on 1Sa 3:20. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 2Sa 3:10 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:10”

So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him; 9. So do God, &c.] An oath characteristic of the books of Samuel and Kings. See note on 1Sa 3:17. as the Lord hath sworn to David ] No express divine oath promising … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:9”

Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, [Am] I a dog’s head, which against Judah do show kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me today with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:8”

And Saul had a concubine, whose name [was] Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and [Ish-bosheth] said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine? 7. Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah ] The heroine of the tragic story related in ch. 2Sa 21:8-11. and Ish-bosheth said ] Ish-bosheth has fallen out of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:7”

And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul. 6 11. Quarrel between Abner and Ish-bosheth 6. made himself strong ] Or, shewed himself strong. Ish-bosheth was evidently weak and incapable, a mere puppet in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:6”