2 Samuel 19:42
“And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath he given us any gift?”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel,.... Such of them as went down to fetch the king back, replied to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? - We have not done this for our own advantage; we have gained nothing by it;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 19:40-43
David came over Jordan attended and assisted only by the men of Judah; but when he had advanced as far as Gilgal, the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to us Lit. to me: and so art thou angry: and in 2Sa 19:19 the pronouns are singular throughout; each party being as it…