1 Samuel 26:15
“And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David said to Abner, art not thou a valiant man?.... Or a man (u), a man of great fame for courage and valour, a man…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This incidental testimony to Abner’s great eminence as a warrior is fully borne out by David’s dirge at Abner’s death…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Art not thou a valiant man? - This is a strong irony. Ye are worthy to die; ye are sons of death - ye deserve death for…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 26:13-20
David having got safely from Saul's camp himself, and having brought with him proofs sufficient that he had been there,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a[valiant man Heb. simply, a man, i.e. one worthy of the name.
who is like to thee in Israel Abner was evidently the…