1 Chronicles 11:6

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1-9

David is here brought to the possession. I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them (1 Chron. 11:1), his former good services, and especially the divine designation (1 Chron. 11:2), they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them, and they to bear faith and true allegiance to him, 1 Chron. 11:3. Observe, 1. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. If God had... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:6

The name and fresh glory of Joab, as given here, are not given in 2 Samuel 5:3-10 ; and we could suppose that they were purposely withheld there. It is true that Joab already held high office, probably the first place as captain of David's men, but Bertheau's objection to the statements of this verse on such grounds easily yields to the considerations—first, that there can be no doubt Joab had fallen into disfavour with David and others , upon his slaying of Abner ( 2 Samuel 3:26-29 , ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:6-8

The narrative here given fills out a manifest defect in 2 Samuel 5:8 where something has evidently dropped out of the text.The prowess of Joab on this occasion, and the part which he took in the building of the city of David 1 Chronicles 11:8, are known to us only from this passage of Chronicles. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 11:6

1 Chronicles 11:6. And was chief Before this he was one of David’s chief captains; but now he is made captain-general of all the forces of Israel and Judah. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1-47

David made king (11:1-12:40)It seems clear that the writer of Chronicles assumes that his readers have already read the books of Samuel and Kings. (In this commentary also it is assumed that the reader has read these books. For further details see notes and maps at the relevant places in Samuel and Kings, and the appendix at the end of Chronicles.)In view of his readers’ assumed knowledge, the Chronicler makes no attempt to record events that have little to do with his central purpose. For... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 11:1-9

B. David’s Coronation and Capital 11:1-9David is really the hero of both 1 and 2 Chronicles. The heart of Chronicles is the rise of David and the establishment of the Davidic kingdom, which begins with chapter 11."They [1 and 2 Chronicles] look forward with anticipation to the coming King who will bring in God’s final salvation and blessing." [Note: Sailhamer, p. 32.] "The principle point we wish to emphasize is that the Chronicler, the composer of the original work, structured his history... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:1-47

David’s Coronation at Hebron and his Capture of ZionThe writer, though mentioning David’s crowning at Hebron, omits all description of his 7 years’ reign there, and in this chapter unites with some variations and additions two sections of 2 S, viz. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 and 2 Samuel 23:8-39.6. So Joab, etc.] This is an addition to the account in 2 Samuel 5:8.10. Strengthened themselves] better, ’exerted themselves.’11. The chief of the captains] another reading is ’chief of the thirty’: cp. 1... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 11:4-9

(4-9) THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB’S VALOUR, AND DAVID’S SETTLEMENT THERE.The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike enterprise, according to the precedent of Saul (1 Samuel 11:0). This agrees with the reason assigned for the election of a king (1 Samuel 8:20), as well as with what we know of Assyrian custom, and is a mark of historic truth. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 11:6

(6) Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first.—The account diverges more and more from the parallel passage. 2 Samuel 5:8, reads, “And David said in that day, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusite, let him hurl down the waterfall (Psalms 42:7), both the lame and the blind, the hated of David’s soul! Therefore they say, Blind and lame must not enter the house” (i.e., the Temple). Such is the simplest rendering of an obscure, but evidently original record. The chronicler appears to have followed another and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Chronicles 11:1-47

1 Chronicles 11:22 This was one of the exploits of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel. The historian is endeavouring to draw for our instruction the character of men who surrounded David at the time when Israel offered him the throne. I. This exploit of Benaiah may be looked upon as a parable. It contains some suggestions which we may find useful. I would suggest that the day was unpropitious. It was a snowy day a day when one would be greatly tempted to stay at... read more

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