Daniel WhedonDAVID KING IN HEBRON, AND ISHBOSHETH KING IN MAHANAIM, 2 Samuel 2:1-11. 1. After this After his lamentation over the death of Saul and Jonathan. Inquired of the Lord By the urim of the priest Abiathar. Compare 1 Samuel 23:9-12. Shall I go up David knew that he was to be king, but how to attain the throne he knew not. He had no unholy ambition, and in matters of so great responsibility he wished Jehovah to guide him. Hebron The ancient city of the patriarchs. See on Genesis 13:18, and... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1
DAVID KING IN HEBRON, AND ISHBOSHETH KING IN MAHANAIM, 2 Samuel 2:1-11. 1. After this After his lamentation over the death of Saul and Jonathan. Inquired of the Lord By the urim of the priest Abiathar. Compare 1 Samuel 23:9-12. Shall I go up David knew that he was to be king, but how to attain the throne he knew not. He had no unholy ambition, and in matters of so great responsibility he wished Jehovah to guide him. Hebron The ancient city of the patriarchs. See on Genesis 13:18, and... read more