2 Samuel 4:2
“And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Saul's son had two men that were captains of bands,.... Of troops in the army, or of guards about the person of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Beeroth - See the marginal reference. From Jos 9:17, it might have been expected that the population of Beeroth would be…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Captains of bands - Principes latronum, captains of banditti, says the Vulgate; the Syriac is the same. Whether…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 4:1-8
Here is, I. The weakness of Saul's house. Still it grew weaker and weaker. 1. As for Ishbosheth, who was in possession…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
captains of bands Leaders of predatory troops. See note on ch. 2Sa 3:22.
of the children of Benjamin The historian calls…
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