2 Samuel 3:17-27

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22-39

We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it. I. Joab very insolently fell foul upon David for treating with Abner. He happened to be abroad upon service when Abner was with David, pursuing a troop, either of Philistines or of Saul's party; but, upon his return, he was informed that Abner was just gone (2 Sam. 3:22, 23), and that a great many kind things had passed between David and him. He had all the reason in the world to be satisfied of David's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:17

And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel ,.... Had a conference with the chiefs of the several tribes about the affairs of the kingdom: saying, ye sought for David in time past to be king over you ; that is, at the death of Saul, and not before; for it was pretty generally known throughout the kingdom that David was anointed by Samuel and Saul himself had declared that he knew the kingdom would come to him; so that upon his death it was the general expectation and desire... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:18

Now then do it ,.... Make him your king, and I shall no longer oppose it as I have done: for the Lord hath spoken of David ; concerning his being king, and the saviour of his people Israel: saying, by the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies ; and which, though where recorded in so many words, yet was the sense of the promise of making him king, and the design of his unction; and besides... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:19

And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin ,.... Of the inhabitants of the tribe of Benjamin, of which tribe he was, and among whom he had the greatest influence; and with whom it was necessary to take some pains, because of their attachment to the family of Saul, which was of that tribe; and being near to that of Judah, might give David a good deal of trouble, if they were not won over to him: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron ; having sounded the elders of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:20

So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him ,.... Before he went privately to him, and conferred with him, but now, having gained so many of the Israelites in favour of David, he appeared more publicly and brought perhaps some of the principal of the nation with film, to join in the league and covenant to be made: and David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast ; not only in honour to them, as great personages, especially Abner, and as expressive of... read more

John Gill

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

And Abner said to David, I will arise and go ,.... Into the several parts of the land of Israel: and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king ; the princes of the several tribes, and the elders of the people, their heads and principal men: that they may make a league with thee ; come into the league and covenant now made with Abner, and those with him: and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth : which he supposed reached to all the people of the house of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:22

And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop ,.... A troop of robbers, that made an incursion into the land, taking the advantage of a civil war between Israel and Judah; such as the Edomites, Amalekites, and especially the Philistines; which Joab hearing of went out in pursuit of them, and overtook them: and brought in a great spoil with them ; which they took from them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron : when Joab and his army entered the city... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:23

When Joab and all the host that was with him were come ,.... To Hebron, or rather to David's court; for their coming to the city is before mentioned; this must be understood not of the whole army, of all the common soldiers, but of the chief officers, who with Joab came to court, to wait upon David, and report their success: they told Joab, saying, Abner the son, of Ner came to the king ; some of the courtiers informed him of it, who knew it would not be very agreeable to him: and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 3:24

Then Joab came to the king ,.... To the apartment where he was; perhaps he was told the above at his first entering into the king's palace, by some in waiting, before he came to the king, which filled him with wrath, so that he came to him in a passion: and said to him, what hast thou done ? which was very insolent in a subject to say to his prince: behold, Abner came unto thee ; I have been credibly informed of it, and am assured it is a fact which cannot be denied; he represents it... read more

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