2 Samuel 15:8
“For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria,.... When at his grandfather's court there:
saying, if…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
While I abode at Geshur in Syria - Geshur, the country of Talmai, was certainly not in Syria, but lay on the south of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 15:7-12
We have here the breaking out of Absalom's rebellion, which he had long been contriving. It is said to be after forty…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
then will I serve theLord] By offering a sacrifice in accordance with his vow. Cp. Jacob's similar vow (Gen 28:20-22).
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