2 Samuel 3:18
“Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, 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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
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…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord hath spoken of David - Where is this spoken? Such a promise is not extant. Perhaps it means no more than,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 3:7-21
Here, I. Abner breaks with Ish-bosheth, and deserts his interest, upon a little provocation which Ish-bosheth…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I will save my people The commission which had been given to Saul (1Sa 9:16) was transferred to David. Again we have an…
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