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C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 2 Samuel 24:16

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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Chapter 24Chapter twenty four,Again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, and number Israel and Judah. For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and number the people, that I may know the number of the people ( 2 Samuel 24:1-2 ).Now Joab rightfully objected to David from this numbering process. He said, "Why do you need to know how many people... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 24:1-25

2 Samuel 24:1 . The Lord moved David. He permitted Satan to stand up against Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1. 2 Samuel 24:9 . There were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men. The men of Israel are in the first of Chronicles said to be eleven hundred thousand, and the men of Judah only four hundred and seventy thousand. Those who attempt to reconcile the difference, suppose that the twenty four thousand monthly... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 24:1-25

2 Samuel 24:1-25Go, number Israel and Judah. David numbering the peopleI. The sin committed by David. It is possible that David dwelt with satisfaction upon the thought of his ample resources and numerous armies, and calculated that he was possessed of a power to repel aggression, and attempt fresh conquests. He may have forgotten that God alone, who had made him great, could preserve to him his greatness, and thence he may have longed to reckon up his forces, as though he could thence learn... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 24:15-25

2 Samuel 24:15-25So the Lord sent a pestilence. The plague stayedIt was time of peace and prosperity in Israel. King David’s rule had been blessed, and the people dwelt in safety. In the midst of this happy quiet, David was moved to order a numbering of the people.I. Sin overtaken by judgment. What was the sin? Outwardly it was in the numbering already referred to. But what wrong could there be in taking a census? It is now found to be useful. It had before been done in Israel, and with Divine... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 24:15

2Sa 24:15 So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men. Ver. 15. From the morning, even to the appointed time, ] i.e., Till toward the evening of the third day; for before that whole day was over God repented, and bade the angel hold his hand. See Jeremiah 18:8 ; Jer 18:10 John 3:10 . Vatablus, by the appointed time here, understandeth the evening of the first day, and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 24:16

2Sa 24:16 And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. Ver. 16. And when the angel stretched out his hand, ] viz., To execute his commission. Even the good angels are ready executioners of God’s judgments, as here, and at Sodom. There cannot be a better or more noble act... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 24:15

the Lord: Numbers 16:46-Ephesians :, Numbers 25:9, 1 Samuel 6:19, 1 Chronicles 21:14, 1 Chronicles 27:4, Matthew 24:7, Revelation 6:8 from Dan: 2 Samuel 24:2 seventy thousand men: Isaiah 37:36 Reciprocal: Leviticus 10:6 - lest wrath Leviticus 26:25 - I will send Deuteronomy 28:21 - General 1 Kings 4:25 - from Dan 1 Chronicles 21:2 - Beersheba Psalms 91:3 - and from Psalms 91:6 - destruction Ezekiel 14:19 - if I read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 24:16

the angel: Exodus 12:23, 2 Kings 19:35, 1 Chronicles 21:15, 1 Chronicles 21:16, 2 Chronicles 32:21, Psalms 35:6, Acts 12:23 repented: Genesis 6:6, 1 Samuel 15:11, Psalms 78:38, Psalms 90:13, Psalms 135:14, Jeremiah 18:7-2 Samuel :, Joel 2:13, Joel 2:14, Amos 7:3, Amos 7:6, Habakkuk 3:2 It is enough: Exodus 9:28, 1 Kings 19:4, Isaiah 27:8, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:2, Isaiah 57:16, Joel 2:13, Joel 2:14, Mark 14:41, 2 Corinthians 2:6 Araunah: 2 Samuel 24:18, 1 Chronicles 21:15, 2 Chronicles 3:1,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 24:15

15. A pestilence Some deadly plague scattered through all the land by the destroying angel, so that at the end of three days it might be said of all the homes in Israel, as it was once in Egypt, there was scarcely a house where there was not one dead. David was vainglorious over the multitude of his warriors, but this one stroke almost decimates them. To the time appointed The end of the third day. This is the only natural sense of the words here, and there is no evidence that the... read more

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