2 Samuel 3:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:7-21

Here, I. Abner breaks with Ish-bosheth, and deserts his interest, upon a little provocation which Ish-bosheth unadvisedly gave him. God can serve his own purposes by the sins and follies of men. 1. Ish-bosheth accused Abner of no less a crime than debauching one of his father's concubines, 2 Sam. 3:7. Whether it was so or no does not appear, nor what ground he had for the suspicion: but, however it was, it would have been Ish-bosheth's prudence to be silent, considering how much it was his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel ,.... Had a conference with the chiefs of the several tribes about the affairs of the kingdom: saying, ye sought for David in time past to be king over you ; that is, at the death of Saul, and not before; for it was pretty generally known throughout the kingdom that David was anointed by Samuel and Saul himself had declared that he knew the kingdom would come to him; so that upon his death it was the general expectation and desire... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:12-21

The facts are: 1 . Abner, disgusted with Ishbosheth's conduct, opens negotiation with David for the transfer of the kingdom to him. 2 . David consents to discuss the question on condition that Abner first of all undertakes to restore unto him Michal, Saul's daughter. 3 . Concurrent with Abner's efforts to bring this to pass, David makes a demand on Ishbosheth for the restoration of Michal. 4 . Abner, taking charge of Michal on her return to David, effects the final separation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel. Most probably this had taken place before Abner escorted Michal to Hebron, and that he paid David but one visit—that recorded in 2 Samuel 3:20 . He would probably not take so decided a step as the surrender of Michal without sounding the elders, that is, the local sheikhs, and finding out how far they were inclined to support David as king of all Israel. When everything was ready he would take Michal to Hebron, and so have the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17-18

An urgent appeal: an evangelistic address. "Now then do it "( 2 Samuel 3:18 ). Having resolved to transfer his allegiance, Abner here persuades the elders of Israel to make David king over the whole land; as they afterwards did ( 2 Samuel 5:1-3 ). A similar appeal may be addressed to others, urging them to submit to the royal authority of Christ, of whom David was a type ( 1 Samuel 2:10 ). Translated into New Testament language, it is, "We beseech you, on behalf of Christ, be ye... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

Ye sought for David ... - Compare 1 Samuel 18:5. It was only by Abner’s great influence that the elders of Israel had been restrained hitherto from declaring for David, and this accounts for Ish-bosheth’s helpless submission to his uncle’s dictation. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 3:17

2 Samuel 3:17. And Abner Having seen David, and given him assurance of his fidelity, as David had him of his friendship; had communication with the elders of Israel He went back to persuade all to do as he had done. And by bringing over the great men to David, he doubted not the multitude would follow. Saying, Ye sought for David in times past For, after the slaughter of Goliath, he was much beloved by all the people. And when he was forced to flee, a great many of Israel came over to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:2-39

End of the line of Saul (3:2-4:12)On becoming king of Judah, David followed the pattern of neighbouring kings by taking a number of wives (2-5). (For the more important people of David’s family and relatives see the appendix at the end of the commentary on 2 Samuel.) Meanwhile Abner became so powerful among Ishbosheth’s supporters, that Ishbosheth accused him of trying to gain the throne for himself. (According to an eastern custom, one way a person signified his claim to the throne was by... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

ABNER SOLICITS THE ELDERS OF ISRAEL FOR DAVID"And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, "For some time past, you have been seeking David as king over you. Now then bring it about; for the Lord has promised David, saying, `By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.'" Abner also spoke to Benjamin, and then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin thought... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

17-21. Abner had communication with the elders of Israel—He spoke the truth in impressing their minds with the well-known fact of David's divine designation to the kingdom. But he acted a base and hypocritical part in pretending that his present movement was prompted by religious motives, when it sprang entirely from malice and revenge against Ish-bosheth. The particular appeal of the Benjamites was a necessary policy; their tribe enjoyed the honor of giving birth to the royal dynasty of Saul;... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:7-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:12-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17-18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 3:17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:2-39

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 3:17

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