2 Samuel 3:11-14 BSB

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 3:11

And he could not answer Abner a word again ,.... That is, he would not, he durst not; otherwise, if it was fact he charged him with, he could have insisted on the truth of it, and aggravated the crime and scandal of it; and observed it to him, that the kindness he had shown him was no excuse for it; but such things, though he would, he durst not say: because he feared him ; he had the army at his command, and could dethrone him when he pleased; and it has been the fate of greater men... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:12

And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf ,.... On his own account, and not on the account of Ishbosheth, or the people of Israel; but to obtain terms for himself, or in his own name, as representing him and standing in his stead; or secretly, as Kimchi explains it, unknown to Ishbosheth, or the people of Israel. The Targum is,"out of his place;'he sent them from the place where he was, from Mahanaim: saying, whose is the land ? the land of Israel, is it not thine, David? verily... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:13

And he said, well, I will make a league with thee ,.... He accepted of the offer, he was ready and willing to enter into a covenant of friendship with him, and forgive all past offences: but one thing I require of thee ; as the condition of this covenant: that is, thou shall not see my face ; be admitted into my presence, or have any mark of my favour and respect: except thou first bring Michal, Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face ; he insisted on it that Michal,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:14

And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul's son ,.... When Abner's messengers returned to him, and acquainted him with the condition of David's entering into a league with him, it is highly probable that Abner sent them or others to David, to let him know that he could not do this of himself; that it was advisable for him to write to Ishbosheth, whose sister she was, and demand her of him; and that then he would use his interest with Ishbosheth to grant it, and this method David took: ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:11

He could not answer Abner a word - Miserable is the lot of a king who is governed by the general of his army, who may strip him of his power and dignity whenever he pleases! Witness the fate of poor Charles I. of England and Louis XVI. of France. Military men, above all others, should never be intrusted with any civil power, and should be great only in the field. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:13

Except thou first bring Michal - David had already six wives at Hebron; and none of them could have such pretensions to legitimacy as Michal, who had been taken away from him and married to Phaltiel. However distressing it was to take her from a husband who loved her most tenderly, (see 2 Samuel 3:16 ;), yet prudence and policy required that he should strengthen his own interest in the kingdom as much as possible; and that he should not leave a princess in the possession of a man... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:14

Deliver me my wife - It is supposed that he meant to screen Abner; and to prevent that violence which he might have used in carrying off Michal. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-11

Rival interests. The facts are: 1. A desultory war is carried on between the house of Saul and the house of David, in which the latter has the advantage. 2 . David has six sons born to him while at Hebron. 3 . A quarrel arises between Abner and Ishbosheth, consequent on an accusation resented by Abner. 4 . Abner charges his master with ingratitude, and threatens to transfer his allegiance to David. 5 . In seeking to give emphasis to his threat, Abner indicates his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:7-11

( MAHANAIM .) The dissensions of the wicked. 1 . The union of wicked men rests only upon regard for their own interests. It is not founded on mutual esteem, and does not constitute true friendship ( 1 Samuel 18:1-4 ). "The friendships of the world are oft Confederacies in vice, or leagues in pleasure." (Addison.) 2. When their interests come into collision, their dissensions begin. And occasions of such collision are sure to arise. "Let us mark the inherent weakness... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:7-11

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