2 Samuel 2:12-13 RVR1960

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-17

Here is, I. A rivalship between two kings?David, whom God made king, and Ishbosheth, whom Abner made king. One would have thought, when Saul was slain, and all his sons that had sense and spirit enough to take the field with him, David would come to the throne without any opposition, since all Israel knew, not only how he had signalized himself, but how manifestly God had designated him to it; but such a spirit of contradiction is there, in the devices of men, to the counsels of God, that such... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:12

And Abner the son of Ner ,.... Who was before captain of Saul's host, and now of Ishbosheth's: and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul ; who seem to be not only his domestic servants, that waited upon him, or his courtiers, but his whole army by what follows: went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon ; came from the city on the other side Jordan, where perhaps they had been two years past, concerting schemes to bring all Israel under the government of Ishbosheth; in which they had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13

And Joab the son of Zeruiah ,.... A sister of David, and this her son was general of David's army: and the servants of David, went out ; that is, his army went out from Hebron to Gibeon, which was twenty four miles F4 Bunting's Travels, p. 146. to meet that under Abner; for though he had but one tribe with him, and Ishbosheth had all the rest, yet Judah was a numerous, powerful, and warlike tribe; and besides many out of the other tribes had joined them, and, above all, God was on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-12

( MAHANAIM .) Opposition to the Divine purpose. The purpose of God, to make David king over his people, was as yet only in part accomplished; and its fulfilment was opposed by Abner ( 1 Samuel 14:50 ; 1 Samuel 17:55 ; 1 Samuel 20:25 ; 1 Samuel 26:5 ) on behalf of "the house of Saul." Having escaped from the battle of Gilboa, he "took Ishbosheth, the son of Saul" (a man of feeble character, and fitted to become a tool in his hands), "and brought him over to Mahanaim, and made... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-17

Fanatical patriotism. The facts are: 1 . By degrees, and with the aid of Abner, those parts of the country not subject to David, and which, during the decay of Saul's power, had come under the control of the Philistines, now became consolidated under the rule of Ishbosheth. 2 . The jealousy between Israel and Judah, owing mostly to the hostility of Ishbosheth's adherents to David, assumes threatening form, and the leaders on each side, attended by a small army, come together face... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:12

Abner … went out. This is a further proof of considerable success on Abner's side. Encouraged by the result of numerous skirmishes with the Philistines, and the gradual restoration of the king's authority in Ephraim and Benjamin, Abner determined to make the attempt to win back Judah also. There David had been content with protecting Judah, and establishing good order; and, following his constant custom, had taken no steps to obtain for himself the kingdom "over all Israel." The war was of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13

The pool of Gibson. As Gibeon, which lay about six miles northwest from Jerusalem, was twenty-six miles distant from Hebron, and about the same distance from Mahauaim, it is plain that David knew of Abner's march. Possibly he had been summoned to yield his kingdom up to Ishbosheth as the rightful lord, but, while taking no measures to extend his rule, he felt himself justified in defending his election to be king ever Judah. The pool of Gibeon is described by Robinson ('Researches,' 2.136)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13-17

( GIBSON .) Fratricidal strife. "And that place was called Helkath-Hazzurim" ( 2 Samuel 2:16 ). The hostile attitude assumed by Abner appeared to David to render necessary active measures in self-defence. It is not said that he inquired of the Lord. If he had done so the conflict which ensued between brethren might possibly have been averted. As it was, he sent an army of observation under the command of Joab, who (although not mentioned before) had doubtless accompanied him in his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 2:12

This expedition to Gibeon may have been for the purpose of shifting his metropolis to his own tribe of Benjamin, and to his family place, “Gibeah of Saul,” close to Gibeon, with the further purpose of attacking the kingdom of David. “To go out” 2 Samuel 2:12-13 is a technical phrase for going out to war 1 Samuel 18:30. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 2:13

On the east of the hill (El-jib, the ancient Gibeon) is a copious spring, which issues in a cave excavated in the limestone rock, so as to form a large reservoir. In the trees further down are the remains of a pool or tank of considerable size (120 feet by 110 feet). This is doubtless “the pool of Gibeon.”Sat down - i. e. halted and encamped. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:8-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 2:13-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 2:13

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