2 Samuel 2:1-3 NIV

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

David made King over Judah, Ishdosheth over israel. Asahel slain by Abner1. Shall I go up?] The defeat and death of Saul had entirely changed David’s position. He had, for some time to come, nothing to fear from Abner, who was occupied elsewhere (2 Samuel 2:8-9). The Philistines would not molest him, as he was their vassal. But even so, he asks God’s wishes, before he takes the decisive step. Hebron] There were several reasons which rendered Hebron suitable. It was fairly central, was a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 2:1

(1) Enquired of the Lord.—At this important juncture of affairs, David’s first care is to know the Divine will. His inquiry was, doubtless, made through the high priest Abiathar, as in 1 Samuel 23:9-10 (comp. 2 Samuel 22:20; 2 Samuel 23:1; 2 Samuel 23:4). The answer definitely directed him to go up to Hebron.Hebron is one of the most ancient cities of the world (built “seven years before Zoan in Egypt,” Numbers 13:22), long the residence of Abraham (Genesis 13:18), and the place where he and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

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

(2) His two wives.—See 1 Samuel 25:42-43. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 2:3

(3) Dwelt in the cities of Hebron.—David’s whole force of 600 men, with their families, accompanied him, and made their permanent settlement in the towns of the district to which Hebron gave its name read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-11

CHAPTER IIBEGINNING OF DAVID’S REIGN AT HEBRON.2 Samuel 2:1-7.THE death of Saul did not end David’s troubles. nor was it for a good many years that he became free to employ his whole energies for the good of the kingdom. It appears that his chastisement for his unbelieving spirit, and for the alliance with Achish to which it led, was not yet completed. The more remote consequences of that step were only beginning to emerge, and years elapsed before its evil influence ceased altogether to be... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-7

2. David Anointed King over Judah CHAPTER 2:1-7 1. David’s inquiry of the Lord (2 Samuel 2:1-3 ) 2. Anointed king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:4 ) 3. His message to the men of Jabesh-gilead (2 Samuel 2:5-7 ) The first thing mentioned of David after his lamentation over Saul and Jonathan is that he inquired of the Lord. He would not do a single step towards claiming the rights which belonged to him without consulting the Lord. It shows how David, with all his faults, was in submission to the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

2:1 And it came to pass after this, that David {a} enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto {b} Hebron.(a) By means of the high priest, 1 Samuel 23:2, 2 Samuel 5:19.(b) Which was also called Kirjatharba Joshua 14:15. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 2:3

2:3 And his men that [were] with {c} him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.(c) In the time of his persecution. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

David was by no means in a hurry to take advantage of the situation that had been brought about by Saul's death. Though he had not enquired of the Lord as to going down to king Achish at Gath (1 Samuel 27:1-2), he does enquire now as to leaving Ziklag and returning to Judah. The Lord tell him to do so. Yet in a spirit of felt dependence, he further inquires as to what city. God's answer, "Hebron" is not merely intended to indicate a favorable location. Its name means "communion," which would... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

DAVID MADE KING LAMENTING THE DEAD (2 Samuel 1:0 ) Surely the harshness and gentleness of David are strangely blended in this chapter. That one should so lament an enemy and slay the man who professed to murder him surpasses ordinary thought; but David was built on a large mould. Of course the Amalekite lied to David, for the inspired record of the death of Saul in the preceding book must be regarded as correct. Observe the motive governing David: “Wast thou not afraid.., to destroy the... read more

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 2:1

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 2:3

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-7

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 2:3

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

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