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2 Samuel 20:14

2 Samuel 20:14
And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together , and went also after him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he went through all the tribes of Israel,.... That is, Sheba the son of Bichri, last mentioned, Sa2 20:13, who…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Abel - More commonly called 2Sa 20:15 “Abel-Beth-maachah” to distinguish it from other places of the name of “Abel” (a…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Unto Abel - This is supposed to have been the capital of the district called Abilene in St. Luke's Gospel, Luk…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 20:14-22

We have here the conclusion of Sheba's attempt.

I. The rebel, when he had rambled over all the tribes of Israel, and…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 20:14-22

Sheba besieged in Abel-Beth-Maachah

14. And he went Joab marched rapidly northward, gathering forces as he went.

unto…

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