2 Samuel 10:17
“And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when it was told David,.... What preparations the Syrians were making to fight him, and where they were:
he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
David - gathered all Israel together - He thought that such a war required his own presence.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 10:15-19
Here is, 1. A new attempt of the Syrians to recover their lost honour and to check the progress of David's victorious…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 10:16-19
Renewed attack of the Syrians. Their total defeat
16. And Hadarezer sent, &c. The correct form of his name is probably…