2 Samuel 17:8
“For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place,.... Some lurking place, as he was acquainted with many when…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As a bear robbed of her whelps - All wild beasts are very furious when robbed of their young; but we have some…
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
For, said Hushai And Hushai said.
chafed in their minds Lit. bitter of soul: embittered and exasperated. Cp. Jdg 18:25;…
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