Matthew Henry's well-known six-volume Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–10) or Complete Commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the Bible. covering the whole of the Old Testament, and the Gospels and Acts in the New Testament. After the author's death, the work was finished (Romans through Revelation) by thirteen other nonconformist ministers, partly based upon notes taken by Henry's hearers, and edited by George Burder and John Hughes in 1811.

Henry's commentaries are primarily exegetical, dealing with the scripture text as presented, with his prime intention being explanation, for practical and devotional purposes. While not being a work of textual research, for which Henry recommended Matthew Poole's Synopsis Criticorum, Henry's Exposition gives the result of a critical account of the original as of his time, with practical application. It was considered sensible and stylish, a commentary for devotional purposes.

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary

Verses 2-51

John Gill's Exposition offers a verse-by-verse exposition of the entire Holy Bible with much of the information provided found nowhere else outside of the ancient Jewish writings. This Commentary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a deeper appreciation of the Biblical text.

Gill’s commentaries are still widely used today by laity and pastors, being theologically sound and practical for daily study. Gill makes the Scripture accessible and applicable to the everyday reader, believing that sound doctrine impacts daily life. The Works of John Gill is an essential resource for any student of the Scriptures and of Reformed thinking. Perfect for the general reader, professors, and Bible scholars, these work will enlighten, encourage, and stimulate thinking and application. Gill’s writings include everything from exposition, commentary, essays, and a biography to help aid understanding of this prominent man of faith and his works.

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. See Gill on Psalm 18:4 .

Verse 5

The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me. See Gill on Psalm 18:5 .

Verse 6

In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God : and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears. See Gill on Psalm 18:6 .

Verse 7

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth. See Gill on Psalm 18:7 .

Verse 8

There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. See Gill on Psalm 18:8 .

Verse 9

He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. See Gill on Psalm 18:9 .

Verse 10

And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind. See Gill on Psalm 18:10 .

Verse 11

And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters , and thick clouds of the skies. See Gill on Psalm 18:11 .

Verse 12

Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled. See Gill on Psalm 18:12 .

2 Samuel 22:5-20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:2-51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 22:13

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