The hinder end of the spear was sharp-pointed, after the manner. Under the fifth rib; the seat of the liver and bowels, where wounds are mortal. In the same place; upon the spot, not being able to go one step further. read more
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—2 Samuel 2:8. “Took Ishbosheth.” Rather had taken. “Ishbosheth had probably been in the battle of Gilboa, and fled with Abner across the Jordan after the battle had been lost.” (Keil.) “Mahanaim,” On the eastern side of the Jordan, north of the brook Jabbok (Genesis 32:2-3). Ishbosheth or “Esh-baal” (see 1 Chronicles 8:33). Literally son of Baal. “It seems probable that the name Baal (lord) was in early times given to the God of Israel, and proper names were formed... read more
Chapter 2Now it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, and he said, Shall I go up to Judah ( 2 Samuel 2:1 )?Now to me it is interesting as we observe David, he doesn't take any actions without first of all seeking guidance from God. Now there's a scripture that says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path"( Proverbs 3:4 , Proverbs 3:5 ).Now many times we complain that we... read more
2 Samuel 2:12 . Mahanaim. See Genesis 32:2. 2 Samuel 2:14 . Abner said to Joab, &c. He did this in confidence that his twelve men would conquer, and make Joab’s army flee. Why had he not challenged Joab to single combat? 2 Samuel 2:16 . Helkath-hazzurim. Ager robustorum, the field of the strong or the brave. The LXX, the field of the sword. REFLECTIONS. Having traced the steps of David through seven years of painful exile, we now come to view him seven years as king of Judah.... read more
2 Samuel 2:1-32And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the Lord. Strength and weaknessDavid's sense of dependence upon God!1. His passive patience is exquisitely touching, and presents such a contrast to his recent unsettled haste of spirit. We shall find this quiet restfulness characterising his triumphant hours. Not inertness and supineness--active dependence. Not sloth--that marked his faithless hours--but a calm restfulness, betokening living faith. He makes no effort to... read more
2 Samuel 2:5-32And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-Gilead.Attempts at conciliation defeated1. The chief anxiety of David, alter being anointed king over the house of Judah, would naturally be how to secure the peaceful allegiance of the other tribes. Prompted by the desire to prevent civil war, and also by the amiable feelings of his own heart, he sent a kind and grateful message to the men of Jabesh-Gilead, complimenting them on the respect they had shown for the mutilated remains... read more
2Sa 2:22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother? Ver. 22. Wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? ] As I shall be forced to do, if thou desist not. If a man must kill or be killed, (1.) He must flee; (2.) Defend himself by all means possible, dissuading the party, as here, and otherwise as he may. That tenet of Navarrus is most false, that a man may lawfully kill... read more
2Sa 2:23 Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth [rib], that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, [that] as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. Ver. 23. Under the fifth rib. ] a Where the liver and gall are, a sure killing place; for a punishment of his pertinacy, and too eager pursuit of a yielding enemy. a In inguine. - ... read more
wherefore: 2 Kings 14:10-:, Proverbs 29:1, Ecclesiastes 6:10 how then: 2 Samuel 3:27 Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:17 - why should Psalms 143:3 - smitten read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 2:22
He was loth to enrage Joab too much against him, because his guilty conscience told him that his cause was bad, and herefore he presaged ill success, and that he might need such a friend as Joab to make his peace with David. read more