2 Samuel 11:1-12:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Here is, I. David's glory, in pursuing the war against the Ammonites, 2 Sam. 11:1. We cannot take that pleasure in viewing this great action which hitherto we have taken in observing David's achievements, because the beauty of it was stained and sullied by sin; otherwise we might take notice of David's wisdom and bravery in following his blow. Having routed the army of the Ammonites in the field, as soon as ever the season of the year permitted he sent more forces to waste the country and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1

And it came to pass, that after the year was expired ,.... Or at the end of the year, as the Targum, which concluded with the month Adar or February, the spring of the year: at the time when kings go forth to battle ; in the month Nisan, as the Targum on 1 Chronicles 20:1 ; adds, the same with Abib, which was the first month of the year, Exodus 12:2 , a fit time to go out to war; when, as the Jewish commentators observe, the rains were over, and there were grass in the fields, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1

When kings go forth - This was about a year after the war with the Syrians spoken of before, and about the spring of the year, as the most proper season for military operations. Calmet thinks they made two campaigns, one in autumn and the other in spring; the winter being in many respects inconvenient, and the summer too hot. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1

EXPOSITION After the year was expired; Hebrew and Revised Version, at the return of the year; that is, as Josephus paraphrases it, "the next spring." It seems quite certain that the war with Hadarezer did not take place in the same year as the defeat of the Syrians at Medeba. For the gathering of his mercenaries by Nahash would occupy a long time, and it was done so leisurely, that not only did news of it reach Jerusalem, but David was able to collect his forces, and instead of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-5

( THE KING 'S PALACE .) David's fall into sin. "But David tarried still at Jerusalem" ( 2 Samuel 11:1 ; 1 Chronicles 20:1 ). 1 . He was about fifty years of age; had been reigning in Jerusalem upwards of twelve years; dwelt in a stately palace on Mount Zion; and possessed numerous sons and daughters, a splendid court and a powerful army. He had been "preserved whithersoever he went," subdued his enemies, and returned in triumph. His natural gifts and fervent piety ( Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-17

The facts are: 1 . During the prosecution of the war against Ammon in the spring, David remains in Jerusalem. 2 . Walking one evening on his house top, he sees a woman washing herself, and observes her beauty. 3 . Curiosity being awakened, he sends to inquire after her, and learns that she is the wife of Uriah. 4 . Sending a royal message to her, she, as a loyal subject, waits upon him, whereupon he commits adultery. 5 . Discovering in the course of a little time that the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1

After the year was expired - The next spring after the escape of the Ammonites into their city 2 Samuel 10:14.The children of Ammon - The marginal reference supplies the word “the land of,” which is obviously the right reading.David tarried at Jerusalem - The Syrians being subdued, the war with Ammon was not of sufficient moment to require David’s personal presence. The whole section relating to David’s adultery and Uriah’s death, from this verse to 2 Samuel 12:26, is omitted in the Book of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:1

2 Samuel 11:1. After the year was expired Hebrew, at the return of the year: when that year ended, and the next began, which was in the spring-time. When kings go forth to battle Which is, when the ground is fit for the march of soldiers, and brings forth provision for man and beast. David sent Joab and all Israel All his soldiers. And they destroyed the children of Ammon Laid waste their country, and killed all the people they could meet with. But David tarried still at Jerusalem ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

11:1-20:26 CONFLICTS IN DAVID’S FAMILYDavid takes Bathsheba as wife (11:1-12:31)While the Israelite army was out fighting another battle against Ammon, David, back in Jerusalem, committed a series of sins that brought him sorrow and trouble for the rest of his life. To begin with, he was guilty of sexual immorality with Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, one of David’s top soldiers (11:1-5; cf. 23:39).On discovering that Bathsheba was pregnant, David thought of a plan to cover up his sin. He recalled... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 11:1

at the time , &c.: i. e, the next spring. children = sons. Rabbah . The capital of Ammon (Deuteronomy 3:11 .Joshua 13:25; Joshua 13:25 ). But David tarried . Note contrast with "kings" going forth, above, and this word "But". read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 11:1

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