John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:2
So David went up thither ,.... From Ziklag to Hebron, which was sixteen miles according to Bunting F25 Ut supra, (Travels &c.;) p. 137. . and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail, Nabal's wife, the Carmelite ; who were beloved by him, and who had shared with him in his troubles, and which he took with him to partake of his honour and grandeur, wealth and riches; in which he was now a type of Christ. See Romans 8:17 . read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:1-7
When Saul and Jonathan were dead, though David knew himself anointed to be king, and now saw his way very clear, yet he did not immediately send messengers through all the coasts of Israel to summon all people to come in and swear allegiance to him, upon pain of death, but proceeded leisurely; for he that believeth doth not make haste, but waits God's time for the accomplishment of God's promises. Many had come in to his assistance from several tribes while he continued at Ziklag, as we find... read more