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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 20:11

11-13. He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab—It is a striking proof of Joab's unrivalled influence over the army, that with this villainous murder perpetrated before their eyes they unanimously followed him as their leader in pursuit of Sheba. A soldier conjoined his name with David's, and such a magic spell was in the word "Joab," that all the people "went on"—Amasa's men as well as the rest. The conjunction of these two names is very significant. It shows... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 20:1-22

The rebellion of Sheba 20:1-22"The account of Sheba’s rebellion against David serves as a counterpoise to the story of Absalom’s conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:1-12) in chapters 15-20, which constitute the major part of the narrative that comprises chapters 13-20 (more precisely, 2 Samuel 13:1 to 2 Samuel 20:22), the longest definable literary section of the Court History of David (chs. 9-20 . . .)." [Note: Youngblood, p. 1042.] Not all the people of Israel followed David. Some lined up behind Sheba,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

The Rebellion of ShebaSheba takes advantage of the jealousy of the men of Israel to begin a rebellion, which, but for the prompt action of Joab, might have resulted in a disruption between Israel and Judah. During this expedition Amasa is murdered by Joab. The chapter concludes with a list of David’s officers.This chapter evidently continues the narrative of the concluding vv. of the preceding. During the period of the Judges, Ephraim had been the leading tribe and they could not brook to see... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 20:11

(11) One of Joab’s man.—Com. 2 Samuel 20:7. Time was too precious for Joab himself to wait. He must put down the rebellion of Sheba by rapid action, and thereby render himself impregnable in the high office which had been his, and which he had now again usurped. He left one of his trusty men, however, by the body of Amasa, with a battle cry which should suggest that he had rightly been put to death for his doubtful loyalty, and that all who were attached to Joab and loyal to David should follow... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Spiritual Health 2 Samuel 20:9 There may be a healthy soul in a sickly body. But often within a sound body there is an unsound heart. I. The Characteristics of a Healthy Disciple. (1) A cheerful countenance. (2) A good appetite. 'Hunger and thirst after righteousness.' (3) Moral strength. (4) Great powers of endurance. (5) Buoyant spirits. II. The Causes of Soul-sickness. (1) Contagion. Evil company. But much depends on our previous state of health. We may be predisposed to certain... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

3CHAPTER XXVII.THE INSURRECTION OF SHEBA.2 Samuel 19:41-43; 2 Samuel 20:1-26.DAVID was now virtually restored to his kingdom; but he had not even left Gilgal when fresh troubles began. The jealousy between Judah and Israel broke out in spite of him. The cause of complaint was on the part of the ten tribes; they were offended at not having been waited for to take part in escorting the king to Jerusalem. First, the men of Israel, in harsh language, accused the men of Judah of having stolen the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

10. The Revolt of Sheba CHAPTER 20 1. Sheba’s revolt (2 Samuel 20:1-2 ) 2. The ten concubines shut up (2 Samuel 20:3 ) 3. Amasa’s failure (2 Samuel 20:4-6 ) 4. Joab and the death of Amasa (2 Samuel 20:7-13 ) 5. Joab, the wise woman and the death of Sheba (2 Samuel 20:14-22 ) 6. David’s officials (2 Samuel 20:23-26 ) The final revolt in David’s reign was headed by a wicked man, whose name was Sheba. Israel sided with him, probably as the result of the dissension recorded at the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 20:11

20:11 And one of Joab’s men {h} stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that [is] for David, [let him go] after Joab.(h) He stood by Amasa at Joab’s appointment. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Satan is always ready to take advantage of such occasions among God's people, and he had a man there of worthless, ambitious character, Sheba, the son of Bichri was actually a Benjamite, not from any of the other ten tribes, but he saw an opportunity to exalt himself. Blowing a trumpet, he made the bold declaration, "We have no part in David, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; every man to his tents, 0 Israel!" Since the Israelites were already incensed against Judah, Sheba's... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:1-26

BRINGING BACK THE KING AN OVERZEALOUS SE RV ANT (2 Samuel 19:1-8 ) Joab was to David what Bismarck was to King William. He had the same iron in his blood, but sometimes, like the latter, he overdid things. The kaiser was glad to be rid of Bismarck, and Joab’s conduct towards David is preparing the way for his successor. Those were too strong words he used in 2 Samuel 19:7 , and show the power he assumed over the army. A BACKWARD PEOPLE (2 Samuel 19:9-15 ) Judah, the king’s tribe,... read more