2 Samuel 19:20
“For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For thy servant doth know that I have sinned,.... He was sensible of it, and sorry for it, and publicly acknowledged it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This is the first time that the “house of Joseph,” or “Joseph,” stands for all the ten tribes of which Ephraim was the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For thy servant doth know that I have sinned - This was all he could do; his subsequent conduct alone could prove his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:16-23
Perhaps Jordan was never passed with so much solemnity, nor with so many remarkable occurrences, as it was now, since…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the house of Joseph The ten tribes of Israel as distinguished from Judah are thus named from Ephraim, the most powerful…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture