Bible Commentary

And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron. 5. Eglah David’s wife ] A Jewish tradition as old as the time of Jerome ( Quaest. Hebr. in libros Regum) makes Eglah (= heifer, cp. Jdg 14:18) another name for Michal, who is supposed to be particularly distinguished both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:5”

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 4. Adonijah ] Who made an ill return for his father’s indulgence (1Ki 1:6) by setting up a rival claim to the throne in opposition to Solomon, in which he was supported by Joab and Abiathar (1Ki 1:5 ff.). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:4”

And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; 3. Chileab ] Called in Chron. Daniel, the meaning of which name, “God is my judge,” suggests that it may have been given him to commemorate God’s judgment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:3”

And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 2. unto David were sons born inHebronThe six sons mentioned had all different mothers. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible And unto David were sons born in Hebron,…. He was married … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:2”

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. Ch. 2Sa 3:1-5. Progress of David’s cause. His family 2. And unto David, &c.] The list of David’s sons born in Hebron is given again … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 3:1”

And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulcher of his father, which [was in] Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day. 32. in the sepulchre of his father in Beth-lehem ] The only reference to Zeruiah’s husband, who appears from this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 2:32”

But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, [so that] three hundred and threescore men died. But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and Abner’s men,…. Of those of the tribe of Benjamin that joined him, and of those that he brought with him from Mahanaim; so many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 2:31”

And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel. And Joab returned from following Abner,…. It being in his commission from David to shed as little blood as he could: and when he had gathered all the people together; who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 2:30”

And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim. 29. walked all that night ] Fearing a renewal of hostilities they made good their retreat at once. through the plain ] The Arbh, or “desert tract which extends … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 2:29”

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. 28. neither fought they any more ] For the time being only. It was not the final end of the war, which lasted for a long time afterwards (ch. 2Sa 3:1). Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 2:28”