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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-11

David Is Anointed As King Over Judah And Ish-bosheth Receives The Crown Of Israel (2 Samuel 2:1-11 ). After consulting YHWH David moved his men into Judah while still retaining authority over Ziklag, and was anointed as king over Judah. His upward career was moving in accordance with YHWH’s promises and plan. Meanwhile Abner was conducting a campaign in Transjordanian Israel in order to ensure that the rule of the Saulides continued over what remained of Israel, a campaign which took five... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

2 Samuel 2-6. (J). Apart from minor additions and changes, it is very commonly held that these chapters form a continuous narrative from the same source. 2 Samuel 2:1 to 2 Samuel 3:5 . Civil War between David, ruling at Hebron, and Ish-bosheth, ruling at Mahanaim (J). 2 Samuel 2:1-Judges : . David occupies Hebron ( Judges 1:10 *, p. 31), and is anointed king by the men of Judah, doubtless with the consent of the Philistines, and as their vassal. He thanks the men of Jabesh-gilead for their... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

David inquired of the Lord, by Urim, as 1 Samuel 23:6,1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 30:7,1 Samuel 30:8. Thus David begins at the right end, and lays his foundation in God’s counsel and assistance, which now he seeks. He asketh not whether he should take the kingdom, for that was appointed and known before; and he would not offend God, nor dishonour his ordinance, with frivolous and unnecessary inquiries; but only where he should enter upon it; whether in Judah, as he supposed, because of his relation... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-7

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES—2 Samuel 2:1. “Hebron.” “A city of Judah, situated among the mountains (Joshua 20:7), twenty Roman miles south of Jerusalem, and the same distance north of Beersheba. Hebron is one of the most ancient cities of the world still existing, and in this respect it was the rival of Damascus.… It was a well-known city when Abraham entered Canaan 3,780 years ago (Genesis 13:18).… Sarah died here, and here is the famous Cave of Machpelah, the burying-place of the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

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

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

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

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1

2Sa 2:1 And it came to pass after this, that David 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 Hebron. Ver. 1. And it came to pass after this. ] And after that many worthies out of several tribes had resorted unto him at Ziklag, so that he had a very great host, like the host of God. 1Ch 12:1-22 Job 25:3 Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? ] Ziklag was a... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 2:1

inquired: 2 Samuel 5:19, 2 Samuel 5:23, Numbers 27:21, Judges 1:1, 1 Samuel 23:2, 1 Samuel 23:4, 1 Samuel 23:9-2 Kings :, 1 Samuel 30:7, 1 Samuel 30:8, Psalms 25:4, Psalms 25:5, Psalms 27:4, Psalms 143:8, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Ezekiel 36:37 Hebron: 2 Samuel 2:11, 2 Samuel 5:1-Leviticus :, 2 Samuel 15:7, Genesis 32:2, Numbers 13:22, Joshua 14:14, Joshua 14:15, 1 Samuel 30:31, 1 Kings 2:11, 1 Chronicles 29:7 Reciprocal: Genesis 35:27 - Mamre Joshua 9:14 - asked not Joshua 21:11 - is... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Samuel 2:1

And it came to pass after this, that David 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 Hebron.Enquired — By Urim. Thus David begins at the right end, and lays his foundation in God's counsel and assistance.Shall I go — He asked not whether he should take the kingdom; for that was appointed before; and he would not offend God, nor dishonour his ordinance with unnecessary... read more

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