2 Samuel 18:5
“And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king commanded Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai,.... His three generals, to whom he had committed his army divided…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Deal gently - with the young man - David was the father of this worthless young man; and is it to be wondered at that he…
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
all the people heard Cp. "in our hearing" in 2Sa 18:18.
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