John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:27
Abiezer the Anethothite ,.... He was of Anathoth, in the tribe of Benjamin, Joshua 21:18 , the birthplace of Jeremiah the prophet, Jeremiah 1:1 , Mebunnai the Hushathite ; the same with Sibbecai, 1 Chronicles 11:29 ; this man had two names, and was a descendant of Hushah, who came of Judah, 1 Chronicles 4:4 . read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-38
I. The catalogue which the historian has here left upon record of the great soldiers that were in David's time is intended, 1. For the honour of David, who trained them up in the arts of exercises of war, and set them an example of conduct and courage. It is the reputation as well as the advantage of a prince to be attended and served by such brave men as are here described. 2. For the honour of those worthies themselves, who were instrumental to bring David to the crown, settle and protect... read more