Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 21:14-22
1 Samuel 21:15-Ezra : . David’ s Heroes (first section). Cf. above. (J).— These verses are probably from the same source as 2 Samuel 23:8 ff., and the source is no doubt ancient. The events in 2 Samuel 21:15 ff. and 2 Samuel 23:8 ff. belong to various periods in the life of David. 2 Samuel 21:15-Esther : . Abishai Rescues David.— The text of 2 Samuel 21:16 is corrupt; the general sense seems to have been:At Gob, some place otherwise unknown, David was in danger from a giant whose name has... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 21:15-22
David’s Final Victory Over The Philistines Portrayed In Terms Of The Defeat Of The Philistine ‘Giants’ By David’s Mighty Men (2 Samuel 21:15-19 ). The defeat of the Philistines at the commencement of David’s reign over all Israel has already been depicted in 2 Samuel 5:17-25; 2 Samuel 8:1. Now it is re-emphasised and we learn that there were in fact periods of continual on and off warfare leading up to their being finally subdued. But the great emphasis is on the part played by David’s mighty... read more