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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22-39

We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it. I. Joab very insolently fell foul upon David for treating with Abner. He happened to be abroad upon service when Abner was with David, pursuing a troop, either of Philistines or of Saul's party; but, upon his return, he was informed that Abner was just gone (2 Sam. 3:22, 23), and that a great many kind things had passed between David and him. He had all the reason in the world to be satisfied of David's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:37

For all the people and all Israel understood that day ,.... Not the people of Judah only, but of Israel also, to whom the knowledge of these things came; they knew and were satisfied by his conduct and behaviour, by his words and actions: that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner ; it was not by the counsel or advice of the king, as the Targum; it was without his knowledge and consent, was contrary to his mind and will; that he had no manner of concern in it, and that if... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

And the king said unto his servants ,.... His courtiers, giving a reason why he mourned as he did; or "had said" F23 יואמר "nam dixerat", Junius & Tremellius. , and so is a reason why the people concluded, and were fully satisfied, he had no hand in his death; but the first is best, because what follows was said not to the people at the grave, but to his servants at court: know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel ? a "prince", being of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:39

And I am this day weak, though anointed king ,.... Which seems to be given as a reason, or for an excuse why he did not inflict just punishment upon the murderer, according to the law of God, because he was "weak"; not in body or mind, but with respect to the kingdom, that was like a tender branch, or in its infant state; and great care and caution were to be used that it was not overturned: he was a king by unction, not by birth; a son of the late king was yet up against him, and was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:39

I am this day weak - Had Abner lived, all the tribes of Israel would have been brought under my government. Though anointed king - I have little else than the title: first, having only one tribe under my government; and secondly, the sons of Zeruiah, Joab and his brethren, having usurped all the power, and reduced me to the shadow of royalty. The Lord shall reward the doer of evil - That is, Joab, whom he appears afraid to name. We talk much of ancient... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:36-38

( HEBRON .) Acceptance with the people. "And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them," etc. ( 2 Samuel 3:36 ). David's conduct not only freed him from suspicion, but also won the confidence and affection of "all the people" ( 1 Samuel 12:3-5 ). I. THE CONDUCT OF ONE IN AUTHORITY IS CAREFULLY OBSERVED BY THE PEOPLE . Because of: 1 . His elevated position, which (like a mountain peak) attracts their attention, and exposes him to their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:37

All Israel understood. The twenty men who had accompanied Abner would be witnesses of all that David did, and would carry their report of it home, and of the high estimation in which his character was held at Hebron. And this gradually would be told throughout the tribes, and the final verdict of all well-disposed people would be in David's favour. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

A prince and a great man. David pronounces this high estimate of Abner's worth to his servants, that is, to his officers, and especially to the six hundred mighty men. His conduct is bold and open, and must have greatly humiliated Joab and Abishai. But though the six hundred approved of David's conduct, and respected him for it, yet probably, as Abner had killed Asahel, they would not have consented to any further punishment than the disgrace inflicted on Joab by his being deprived of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

( HEBRON .) The fall of a prince and a great man. The world is sometimes startled by the fall of an eminent man in a sudden and violent manner—like that of the Czar of Russia or the President of the United States. Here is the epitaph of such a man. Reflect: 1 . How uncertain is the continuance of human life! This familiar but little heeded truth is set forth in an impressive manner by such an event, teaching that no station is exempt from the approach of death, no safeguards... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

Death of a great man. Abner had great qualities, filled a high position, seemed likely to be of great service to David, who sincerely lamented his untimely end, and the wicked treachery and violence by which he fell. I. GREAT MEN SHOULD BE HIGHLY VALUED . Great generals and naval commanders. If war must be, it is of vast importance that it should be conducted by able captains. But not only these, men great in the arts of peace,—great statesmen, philosophers, historians,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22-39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:39

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:36-38

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:38

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