1 Chronicles 11:1-47,John 20:1-31

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:10-47

We have here an account of David's worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The first edition of this catalogue we had, 2 Sam. 23:8-39 This is much the same, only that those named here from 1 Chron. 11:41-47 to the end are added. Observe, I. The connexion of this catalogue with that which is said concerning David, 1 Chron. 11:9. 1. David waxed greater and greater, and these were his mighty men. Much of the strength and honour of great men is borrowed from... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:1

Then all Israel gathered themselves to David - See 2 Samuel 5:1-10 ; (note), for the history contained in the first nine verses of this chapter, and the notes there. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:11

The number of the mighty men - See 2 Samuel 23:8 ; (note), etc., and the notes there. The Targum has a remarkable addition here. "These are the numbers of the strong men who were with David; he was the potent chief of the army; he sat upon the throne of judgment, anointed with the holy oil, all the prophets and wise men standing about him. When he went to battle, he was assisted from on high; and when he sat down to teach the law, the true meaning arose up in his mind. He was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:17

David longed - See the notes on 2 Samuel 23:15-17 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:22

Benaiah - slew two lion-like men of Moab - The Targum says, "Benaiah was a valiant man, fearing sin, and of a righteous conduct in Kabzeel; he slew two of the nobles of Moab, who were like two strong lions. He was a great and righteous man as any in the second sanctuary. On a certain day, having struck his foot against a dead tortoise, he went down to Shiloh, and having broken pieces of ice, he washed himself with them, and afterward went up, and read the book of the law of the priests, in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:23

Plucked the spear out of the Egyptian ' s hand , and slew him with his own spear - See the note on 2 Samuel 23:21 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:25

David set him over his guard - "Made him chief ruler over his disciples." - T. For other particulars, see the notes on the parallel places, where the subject is farther considered. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1

EXPOSITION Upon the death of Saul, Abner, for a while espousing the cause of Ishbo-sheth, the only surviving son of Saul, "made him king over" a large proportion of the people, exclusive of Judah ( 2 Samuel 2:8-10 ). Already David had been anointed at Hebron by "the men of Judah, king over the house of Judah" ( 2 Samuel 2:1-4 ). And David continued "king in Hebron over the house of Judah seven years and six months" ( 2 Samuel 2:11 ; 2 Samuel 5:5 ; 1 Kings 2:11 ; 1 Chronicles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:2

Thou shalt feed my people Israel (so 2 Samuel 5:2 ; 2 Samuel 7:7 ; Psalms 78:71 ). Thus to the servant is condescendingly vouchsafed the same description as the Master takes through the Spirit for himself—to the under-shepherd the same as the Chief Shepherd acknowledges; note same psalm, verse 72; Psalms 23:1-4 ; Psalms 100:3 ; 1 Peter 5:4 . read more

1 Chronicles 11:1-47,john 20:1-31

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:10-47

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 11:25

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 11:2

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