2 Samuel 5:18 NLT,NIV,ESV

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 5:17-25

17-25 The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soon as it was set up in the world, was thus attacked by the powers of darkness. The heathen raged, and the kings of the earth set themselves to oppose it; but all in vain, Psalms 2:1. The destruction will turn, as this did, upon Satan's own kingdom. David owns dependence on God for victory and refers himself to the good pleasure of God, Wilt thou... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Two Victories of David over the Philistines v. 17. But when the Philistines heard that they, the people of Israel, had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines, all the armies of the confederate city-states, came up to seek David, marching up from the lowlands, where they had mobilized their forces, to the highlands of Judah, to attack and subdue this new king before he had become too strong. And David heard of it, and went down, from his palace, to the hold, the citadel of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Samuel 5:6-25

SECOND DIVISIONDAVID KING OVER ALL ISRAEL2 Samuel 5:6 to 2 Samuel 14:25FIRST SECTIONDavid’s reign at its culmination and greatest splendor2 Samuel 5:6 to 2 Samuel 10:19I. Its Glorious Establishment And Confirmation2 Samuel 5:6 to 2 Samuel 6:23A.—WITHOUT: 1) BY THE VICTORY OVER THE JEBUSITES AND THE CONQUEST OF THE CITADEL OF ZION, IN CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH JERUSALEM BECOMES THE CAPITAL CITY OF THE KINGDOM. 2 Samuel 5:6 to 2 Samuel 16:2) BY TWO VICTORIES OVER THE PHILISTINES. 2 Samuel 5:17-25.I.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 5:13-25

Jehovah’s Victories over the Philistines 2 Samuel 5:13-25 David’s prosperity led to luxurious living and sensual indulgence, out of which sprang the troubles of his after-life, 2 Samuel 5:13 ; 2 Samuel 5:15 . The Philistines watched the acquisition of Jerusalem with profound anxiety. It was against their policy for David to be the head of a united nation. It would seem that their first onset drove him back to the cave of Adullam, 2 Samuel 5:17 . This was a startling reversal of fortune, but... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 5:1-25

At this point the second section in the first movement of the Book commences. David had won the heart of all Israel by his consistent justice and magnanimity toward those who stood in the way of his coming into full possession of the kingdom. He had mourned for Abner, recognizing his greatness. He had punished the murderers of Ish-bosheth. It was enough. The people recognized the kingly qualities of the man against whom they had been fighting under the leadership of Abner, and so at last... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 5:17-25

David Once Again Overwhelms The Philistines With The Help Of YHWH (2 Samuel 5:17-25 ). It was inevitable that once the news reached the Philistines that David had been anointed as king over all Israel, they would seek to intervene. It had been one thing when he had been king over Judah as their vassal, thus dividing up and weakening their main enemy. It was quite another when he had risen to become king over all Israel without their agreement. The danger was that he might begin to get ideas... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 5:17-25

2 Samuel 5:17-Lamentations : . Victories over the Philistines (J). ( Cf. p. 67.)— David twice defeats the Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim (p. 31, Isaiah 17:5 *). The growing strength of David had roused the apprehensions of his suzerains. These incidents seem prior to the capture of Jerusalem, and are sometimes supposed to have been inserted from another document; they may, however, be from (J), having been transposed by the editor. The “ hold” is perhaps Adullam. The fact that we are... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 5:18

Or, of the giants; which lay westward from Jerusalem, and so was the ready way to Jerusalem, which it seems they designed to take. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 5:6-25

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—2 Samuel 5:6. “Went to Jerusalem.” “That this took place immediately after the anointing of David as king of Israel is apparent not only from the fact that the account follows directly afterwards, but also from the circumstance that, according to 2 Samuel 5:5, David reigned in Jerusalem just as many years as he was king over all Israel.” (Keil.) “Whether David was directed by the special guidance of the Holy Spirit, or whether he was left solely to his own judgment... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Chapter 5Then all of the tribes came to David there in Hebron, and they said, Behold, we're of your bone, we're of your flesh. In times past, when Saul was king, you were the one that led us out to victories over our enemies: and you, the LORD said to you, You are to feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. So all ye elders of Israel came to the king in Hebron; and King David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel. And... read more