2 Samuel 17:13
“Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Absalom and all the men of Israel said,.... That is, the elders, who before approved of the counsel of Ahithophel,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shall all Israel bring ropes to that city - The original word חבלים chabalim, which signifies ropes, and from which we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 17:1-14
Absalom is now in peaceable possession of Jerusalem; the palace-royal is his own, as are the thrones of judgment, even…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
into the river Into the ravine. Hushai intentionally indulges in an extravagant hyperbole in order to describe the…