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2 Samuel 17:2

2 Samuel 17:2
And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And I will come upon him while he is weary,.... With travelling, and with grief, and when endeavouring to get some rest…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 17:1-14

Absalom is now in peaceable possession of Jerusalem; the palace-royal is his own, as are the thrones of judgment, even…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

will make him afraid The word describes the paniccaused by a sudden night attack, in the confusion of which David might…