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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Abner Leaves Ishbosheth for David v. 1. Now, there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, literally, "the war was protracted," a state of war continued to exist, since neither acknowledged the other as king, although outward hostilities were apparently not renewed; but David, patiently waiting and relying upon the promise of Jehovah, waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker; David gained in adherents in the same measure as Ishbosheth... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 3:7-39

III. Abner’s quarrel with Ishbosheth, defection from the House of Saul and transition to David2 Samuel 3:7-217And Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, and Ishbosheth4 said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?5 8Then was Abner [And Abner was] very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head which against Judah6 [a dog’s head on Judah’s side?] [ins. I] do show kindness this day [to-day] unto the house of Saul thy father,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-11

a Split in the Enemy’s Ranks 2 Samuel 3:1-11 Abner’s career reveals the principles on which ambitious men build their lives. He was, according to David’s estimate, a great man and a prince, but his soul was eager for his own advancement. “He made himself strong in the house of Saul,” 2 Samuel 3:6 , r.v. He knew that David was God’s appointed king and that through him the divine purpose would move, 2 Samuel 3:10 ; 2 Samuel 3:18 ; but yet, because it seemed likely to insure his own... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

The long warfare continued, and the progress of it is declared in the opening verse of this chapter: "And David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker." At last matters in the kingdom of Israel were hastened to a crisis by a quarrel between Abner and Ishbosheth. The latter seems to have charged the former with a peculiar sin against his rights, a charge without foundation. This would explain Abner's fierce rejoinder. As a result of this he made overtures to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:7-16

Abner Quarrels With Ish-bosheth Over One Of Saul’s Concubines And Decides As A Consequence To Advance David’s Claims To The Throne Of Israel (2 Samuel 3:7-16 ). While David’s strengthening position is seen by the writer in terms of his wives and sons, Abner and Ish-bosheth are seen as falling out over Abner’s association with one of Saul’s former concubines. This may well have been an attempt by Abner to further strengthen his position in the house of Saul, for any children resulting from his... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:6-11

2 Samuel 3:6 to 2 Samuel 4:12 . Quarrel between Abner and Ishbaal. Treachery of Abner. Death of Abner, and of Ishbaal (J).— Cf. p. 286. 2 Samuel 3:6-1 Kings : . Abner went in to Rizpah, Saul’ s concubine; an act of lè se majesté , as the harem of a king was the property of his successor ( 2 Samuel 12:8, 2 Samuel 16:22). He met Ishbaal’ s remonstrances with contemptuous and indignant anger. Was he, to whom the house of Saul owed so much, to be treated like a dog, on account of a trifling... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 3:7

Either, first, To satisfy thy own lust. Or rather, secondly, By that pretence to take away my crown first; for this was that which stirred up his jealousy and rage, and caused him to speak that to Abner which otherwise he neither would nor durst. But whether Abner were guilty or no, it is not evident from the following words; for if it were true, great men cannot endure to be told of their faults, though they be true and great. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-21

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—2 Samuel 3:1. “The war.” “Not continual fighting, but the state of hostility in which they continued to stand towards one another.” (Keil.)2 Samuel 3:3. “Chiliab.” Called Daniel in 1 Chronicles 3:1. “Probably had two names.” (Keil.) “Geshur.” A small independent kingdom in Syria.2 Samuel 3:4. Nothing is known of the origin of these wives of David, nor of the one mentioned in the following verse.2 Samuel 3:5. “David’s wife.” This appendage to Eglah has led some to... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Chapter 3Now there was a long war [Verse, chapter three] between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David became stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker ( 2 Samuel 3:1 ).Now David began to display a weakness that ultimately led him to that terrible sin for which he received so much notoriety. He began to add wives and concubines. So we have here a list of six sons that were born to him while in Hebron, and all six of them by different wives. So he just... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 3:1-39

2 Samuel 3:1 . Long war, of contention and strife, rather than of bloody battles. 2 Samuel 3:3 . The daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. David had invaded the country of this prince, and might have led her away among the captives; and in that case she might be married by an Israelite. 2 Samuel 3:8 . Am I a dog’s head? This phrase is brief, and therefore obscure. Moses says, thou shalt not bring the price of a dog’s head into the house of the Lord. Abner gives himself this low name... read more