2 Samuel 20:19 NKJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:14-22

We have here the conclusion of Sheba's attempt. I. The rebel, when he had rambled over all the tribes of Israel, and found them not so willing, upon second thoughts, to follow him, as they had been upon a sudden provocation to desert David (having only picked up a few like himself, that sided with him), at length entered Abel-Beth-maacah, a strong city in the north, in the lot of Naphtali, where we find it placed, 2 Kgs. 15:29. Here he took shelter, whether by force or with consent does not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel ,.... Her meaning is, that she was of a city which consisted of peaceable and faithful men, that were peaceable among themselves, and faithful to their king, who never were concerned in any insurrection or rebellion, not in the late one under Absalom: thou seekest to destroy a city, and a mother in Israel ; a metropolitan city, which had several towns and villages under its jurisdiction, which were as daughters to it. Some... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:19

I - peaceable and faithful in Israel - I am for peace, not contention of any kind; I am faithful - I adhere to David, and neither seek nor shall sanction any rebellion or anarchy in the land. Why then dost thou proceed in such a violent manner? Perhaps the woman speaks here in the name and on behalf of the city: "I am a peaceable city, and am faithful to the king." A mother in Israel - That is, a chief city of a district; for it is very likely that the woman speaks of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:14-26

The causes and remedies of religious strife. The facts are: 1 . Joab and his forces, pursuing Sheba till they came upon him in the city of Abel, lay siege to it. 2 . A wise woman of the city remonstrates with Joab for attacking the city, and refers to the fact that when Sheba with his armed followers threw themselves into the city, the people felt sure that when the pursuing foes came up they would open negotiations with the authorities, and so bring the conflict to an end. 3 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:15-22

( ABEL - BETH - MAACAH .) A peacemaker. "Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear! hear?" ( 2 Samuel 20:16 ). 1 . Hard pressed by the forces of Joab, Sheba threw himself into the fortified city of Abel-beth-Maachah (in the northwest extremity of Palestine). The feelings of its inhabitants toward him are not stated. But Joab soon appeared; and, without entering into any negotiations with them, made preparations for attack. "Taking advantage of an oblong knoll of natural... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

I am one of them that are, etc. The Authorized Version translates in this way, because, while "I" is singular, "peaceable" and "faithful" are plural. Really this construction shows that the woman speaks in the name of the city, and consequently the Authorized Version, while preserving the grammar, loses the sense. It should be translated, we are peaceable, faithful people in Israel. A city and a mother; that is, a mother city, a metropolis, the chief town of that district. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

Peaceableness and faithfulness. "I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel." The wise woman probably spoke in these words, not so much for herself, as for the inhabitants of her town, which Joab was besieging. Hence the adjectives are plural. She pleads the peacefulness and fidelity of the people as a reason for sparing them. It was no fault of theirs that a traitor had taken refuge amongst them. Joab acknowledges the force of her plea, and promises to depart if Sheba were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

Seeking to destroy God's inheritance. "Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?" The nation of Israel was called the "inheritance" of God, because specially chosen and set apart for himself, and therefore specially valued and cared for (see Deuteronomy 4:20 ; Deuteronomy 9:26 , Deuteronomy 9:29 ). The "wise woman," in remonstrating with Joab against his assault on Abel, applies the term to that part of the people which dwelt there. It was an assertion of their right, as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 20:19

I am one ... - The woman speaks in the name of the whole city, which she means to say was peaceable and loyal. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 20:19

2 Samuel 20:19. I am one of them that are peaceable, &c. She speaks in the name of the whole city, which was of a peaceable spirit, and had been faithful to David in the time of the late revolt. Thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel A great city which had many towns depending upon it. Great cities were commonly called mothers; as lesser towns or villages subject to them were called their daughters. Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the Lord? By... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:14-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 20:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:14-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:15-22

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 20:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 20:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 20:19

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