2 Samuel 21:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-9

Here I. Were are told of the injury which Saul had, long before this, done to the Gibeonites, which we had no account of in the history of his reign, nor should we have heard of it here but that it came now to be reckoned for. The Gibeonites were of the remnant of the Amorites (2 Sam. 21:2), who by a stratagem had made peace with Israel, and had the public faith pledged to them by Joshua for their safety. We had the story Josh. 9:1-27, where it was agreed (21-23) that they should have their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:3

Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, what shall I do for you ,.... By way of satisfaction for the injuries done them: and wherewith shall I make the atonement ; for the offences committed, that so the wrath that was gone forth against the land in a famine might be appeased: that ye may bless the inheritance of the Lord ? pray for a blessing upon the land which the Lord had chosen for his inheritance, and given as such to the people of Israel, that rain might descend upon it, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 21:3

Wherewith shall I make the atonement - It is very strange that a choice of this kind should be left to such a people. Why not ask this of God himself? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

A story of deferred retribution. The facts are: 1 . A famine continuing for three years, and inquiry being made of the Lord by David, he is informed that it was in consequence of Saul's sin in slaying the Gibeonites. 2 . David, asking of the Gibeonites what he shall do for them by way of atonement for the wrong done, is informed that they seek not gold or the life of any man of Israel, but require that seven of Saul's family should be put to death, and hung up in Gibeah of Saul. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

( GIBEON , GIBEAH .) Famine. "And there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year" ( 2 Samuel 21:1 ). [ Summary of the remaining portion (or appendix) of this book: 1 . The famine. 2 . Victorious acts in wars with the Philistines ( 2 Samuel 21:15-22 ). 3 . David's song of thanksgiving (looking backward); 2 Samuel 22:1-51 4. 2 Samuel His last prophetic words (looking forward); 2 Samuel 23:1-7 . These two lyrical and prophetic productions... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:3

Wherewith shall I make the atonement, etc.? Literally the verb means to "cover up," the idea being that of a veil drawn over the offence to conceal it by means of a gift or offering. Thence gradually it attained to its religious idea of an expiation. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 21:3

2 Samuel 21:3. David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? Josephus supposes that when God acquainted David what was the occasion of the famine, he likewise declared that it should be removed if he made the satisfaction which the Gibeonites themselves should require. That ye may bless the inheritance of the Lord That, atonement being made, and God’s anger being turned away, his inheritance may be blessed, and plenty restored again to Israel. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-22

21:1-24:25 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERSThe writer of 2 Samuel has finished his historical record of David’s reign. Since the story of David’s sin with Bathsheba, the writer has mainly been concerned with showing how this one event changed the course of David’s life. He now returns and records various other stories and poems to show other difficulties David faced during his reign. He shows also how God cared for him during those difficulties. (The story of David’s closing years is given in the opening... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 21:1-6

1. Saul’s broken treaty with the Gibeonites 21:1-6Internal references in 2 Samuel enable us to date this incident early in David’s reign between Mephibosheth’s arrival in Jerusalem and the beginning of the Ammonite wars. Probably God sent judgment on Israel for Saul’s action soon after he died. Saul’s concubine watched over the bodies of her slain sons until the famine ended. If this took place later in David’s reign, she would have been very old, which is possible but unlikely. Also, David... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

A. Famine from Saul’s Sin 21:1-14In this first subsection the writer reminds the reader that breaking covenants results in God withdrawing the blessing of fertility. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 21:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 21:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 21:1-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 21:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 21:1-14

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