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2 Samuel 4:7

2 Samuel 4:7
For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber , and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and gat them away through the plain all night.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron,.... Supposing it would have been a very acceptable present…

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

through the plain By the way of the Arabah. See note on ch. 2Sa 2:29. From Mahanaim to Hebron was a distance of about 80…

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