- Bible
- 2 Samuel
- Chapter 18
- Verse 1
2 Samuel 18:1
“And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David numbered the people that were with him,.... Which Josephus says (d) were four thousand; but one would think…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And set captains of thousands - By this time David's small company was greatly recruited; but what its number was we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 18:1-8
Which way David raised an army here, and what reinforcements were sent him, we are not told; many, it is likely, from…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Sa 18:1-8. The battle in the forest of Ephraim
1. And David, &c. The events here recorded cannot have followed…