2 Samuel 19:35
“I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I am this day fourscore years old,.... Not that that day was precisely his birthday, but that he was about such an age,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Can thy servant taste what I eat - Here is at once an affecting description of the infirmities of old age; and a correct…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:31-39
David had already graced the triumphs of his restoration with the generous remission of the injuries that had been done…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fourscore years Cp. Psa 90:10.
singing men and singing women Musicians were a part of royal state (Ecc 2:8); banquets…
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