2 Samuel 2:1

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

enquired . Probably by Urim and Thummim, in the breastplate of Abiathar the High Priest, who was with David (1 Samuel 22:20 ). the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

DAVID BECAME KING OVER JUDAH;ABNER PROCLAIMED SAUL'S SON AS KING OVER ALL ISRAEL;CIVIL WAR ENSUED.This chapter relates the beginning of David's long struggle to become king over all Israel. Of course, true to the prophecy of God, he eventually succeeded. And what a success that actually was!"David took an insignificant nation, and within a few years, built it into a mighty kingdom. In the southwest, the Egyptian world empire had declined, and over in the east, the Assyrian and Babylonian world... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

2 Samuel 2:1. And he said, Unto Hebron— Though God had appointed David to the kingdom, he would not pretend to take upon him the administration of affairs without immediately applying himself to him, by Abiathar the high-priest, to know when and by what means he should best be put into possession of it. He was directed by God to go up to Hebron, which was situated in the midst of the tribe of Judah, on the top of a ridge of high mountains, equally famed for fruits, herbage, and honey. Mr.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

1-4. David inquired of the Lord—By Urim (1 Samuel 23:6; 1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 30:7; 1 Samuel 30:8). He knew his destination, but he knew also that the providence of God would pave the way. Therefore he would take no step in such a crisis of his own and the nation's history, without asking and obtaining the divine direction. He was told to go into Judah, and fix his headquarters in Hebron, whither he accordingly repaired with his now considerable force. There his interests were very powerful;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 2:1-4

2. David’s move to Hebron 2:1-4a"Without doubt this portion [of 2 Samuel, i.e., chapters 2-8] forms the crux of the book. Here the fertility motif reaches a peak. The thesis of the author-that Israel is blessed with fertility when the nation (and the epitome of the nation, the king) is following the covenant-is demonstrated in these chapters. The king, the ark (representing the presence of God and the Word of God, the covenant), and fertility are all intertwined in a beautifully artistic way."... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-32

David made King over Judah, Ishdosheth over israel. Asahel slain by Abner1. Shall I go up?] The defeat and death of Saul had entirely changed David’s position. He had, for some time to come, nothing to fear from Abner, who was occupied elsewhere (2 Samuel 2:8-9). The Philistines would not molest him, as he was their vassal. But even so, he asks God’s wishes, before he takes the decisive step. Hebron] There were several reasons which rendered Hebron suitable. It was fairly central, was a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 2:1

(1) Enquired of the Lord.—At this important juncture of affairs, David’s first care is to know the Divine will. His inquiry was, doubtless, made through the high priest Abiathar, as in 1 Samuel 23:9-10 (comp. 2 Samuel 22:20; 2 Samuel 23:1; 2 Samuel 23:4). The answer definitely directed him to go up to Hebron.Hebron is one of the most ancient cities of the world (built “seven years before Zoan in Egypt,” Numbers 13:22), long the residence of Abraham (Genesis 13:18), and the place where he and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-11

CHAPTER IIBEGINNING OF DAVID’S REIGN AT HEBRON.2 Samuel 2:1-7.THE death of Saul did not end David’s troubles. nor was it for a good many years that he became free to employ his whole energies for the good of the kingdom. It appears that his chastisement for his unbelieving spirit, and for the alliance with Achish to which it led, was not yet completed. The more remote consequences of that step were only beginning to emerge, and years elapsed before its evil influence ceased altogether to be... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1-7

2. David Anointed King over Judah CHAPTER 2:1-7 1. David’s inquiry of the Lord (2 Samuel 2:1-3 ) 2. Anointed king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:4 ) 3. His message to the men of Jabesh-gilead (2 Samuel 2:5-7 ) The first thing mentioned of David after his lamentation over Saul and Jonathan is that he inquired of the Lord. He would not do a single step towards claiming the rights which belonged to him without consulting the Lord. It shows how David, with all his faults, was in submission to the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 2:1

2:1 And it came to pass after this, that David {a} enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto {b} Hebron.(a) By means of the high priest, 1 Samuel 23:2, 2 Samuel 5:19.(b) Which was also called Kirjatharba Joshua 14:15. read more

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